Senior Financial Analyst

Position Snapshot
Business areas: Nestlé Canada
Job title: Senior Financial Analyst
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8
Hybrid

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst based at our North York office reporting into the Finance Planning Insights Manager. This role is responsible for leading the forecasting and financial analysis process and supporting the team to improve financial performance to help deliver against the business plan. It also has great exposure to working closely with a variety of functions including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance Analytics & Solutions Team, and Corporate Finance.

A day in the life of a Senior Financial Analyst:

1. Preparation and analysis of reports to support the business, with strong P&L understanding to conduct variance/mix analysis, and investigation/due diligence on material departure from forecast.
2. Participation in the planning process for the business, including preparation of the dynamic forecast, annual integrated commercial planning (ICP), long term strategic planning, as well as period end close for the business.
3. Work closely with Marketers in managing their budgets as well as supporting the team on pre and post evaluation of Marketing spend.
4. Conduct value-added feasibility studies to evaluate (NPV, ROI, MC analysis) potential financial benefits/risks of ongoing and future business initiatives, working closely with the cross-functional team; including new product launches, product and contract pricing, marketing expenditure, retail sales promotions, product renovations and other opportunities.
5. Continually evaluate and challenge financial processes and reporting practices; implement changes as needed.
6. Provide special project analysis as requested.
7. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial information and upholding corporate policies and control of assets within areas of responsibility.
8. Drive continuous improvement with financial impact towards profit enhancement working closely with SRM and cross functional stakeholders.

What will make you successful?

1. Minimum of three years of financial planning experience in different roles (i.e. Corporate Planning, Sales Finance, Operations Finance, Category Finance).
2. A university or college degree in Finance or Business Administration. CPA, CGA, CMA or CA designation and/or MBA considered a strong asset.
3. Strong knowledge of product standard costing.
4. Excellent spreadsheet, BI tools, and database skills with the ability to enhance the financial planning process.
5. Experience using PowerBI and developing solutions in PBI a strong asset.
6. Strong communication skills, including presentation of financial information to nonfinancial users.
7. A self-starter, with strong analytical skills, the ability to prioritize workflow and operate independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
8. Strong relationship builder with the ability to manage through influence and collaboration.

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting finance career you’ve always wanted.

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.