Senior Financial Analyst

Purpose and impact

Financial analysis and planning

• Analyze monthly statements, volume, net revenue, COGS, departmental expenses, regional gross margins, standard costs, and variances.
• Develop models and recommendations to improve results, identify profitability opportunities, and assess business drivers.
• Lead customer- and SKU-level margin analysis and provide decision support for product introductions and pricing changes.
• Lead annual regional budgeting and standard costing and monthly forecasting; present findings to national management.
• Lead strategic planning, analytical-tool implementation, special projects, and improvements to reporting and financial processes.
• Monitor industry and competitor trends, provide ad hoc analysis, and coordinate financial analysis and responses for regulatory bodies.
• Present monthly regional results and build partnerships with regional and national leaders and finance teams.

Skills and qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CMA or CA professional accounting designation required; at least five years of similar-role experience required.
• Requires strong analysis, problem-solving, project prioritization, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Requires Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint, plus ERP experience.
• Requires knowledge of business and market drivers, GAAP, internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable regulations.

Work environment

• Hybrid work model with three days of in-office presence at the Guelph, Ontario head office.
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Hiring range

• The stated hiring range is 78,200 to 97,600; no compensation cadence is specified.

Benefits and development

• Benefits include RRSP matching, coverage for partners and children, caregiver parental-leave top-up, employee product credit, tuition reimbursement, and an employee and family assistance program.
• The employer also describes work-life balance, discount programs, mentorship, leadership development, and professional-development opportunities.