Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestlé Canada

Job title: Finance Associate

Location: 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8

Hybrid

Position Summary

We are looking for a Finance Associate to join our finance teams. Positions will be based out of either of these locations our Head Office in North York, our Factory in downtown Toronto or London, Ontario, or our Sales and Distribution Center in Brampton. This role is a 3-year rotational program where you will be responsible for core Finance functions through various rotations in both our factory and office settings. You will gain experience in the Nestlé Finance core functions, build your business acumen, leadership capabilities, support your development and long-term success at Nestlé.

A day in the life of...

As a Finance Associate, you will be exposed to core business process and systems to gain an understanding of the integrated nature of the Nestlé business cycle. Here at Nestlé we believe through rotations of the following teams allows future leaders have a better understanding of the entire Financial process:

Factory Finance:

• Understand the manufacturing processes and how finance plays a key role in cost management

• Learn the Nestle Costing Standard for Manufacturing and gain a deep understanding of the manufacturing conversion process

Operations Finance:

• Provide analysis and guidance on Procurement & Distribution Cost, to category finance, operations, purchasing and logistics

• Interact with cross functional groups, create budget models, develop “what if” scenarios, identify cost savings opportunities, prepare and interpret monthly P&L cost analyses and make presentations

Corporate Finance:

• Work collaboratively with above market share service organizations

• Understand how Nestle Canada Financials are reported to our Headquarters in Switzerland

Sales Finance:

• Gain exposure to trade management from both a top-level and lower level perspective

• Learn how funds are managed, tracked, evaluated and established

Planning & Insights:

• Create budgets, work on costing of new product introductions, prepare and analyze all areas of the P&L

• Analyze actual results vs forecast (DF) and prior year, complete ad-hoc financial requests and support the team on the modern finance journey

What will make you successful

As the successful candidate, you will be the champion for the brand throughout the organization so you will need to drive innovation with new or unique solutions and inspire people around you while being proactive. You can already see the story behind the numbers and will have the opportunity to act like an owner by creating value for our brands and customers. You are highly organized individual who isn’t afraid to ask questions, be continuously curious and inquisitive.

 You will also:

• Undergraduate degree in Business with a concentration in at least one of the related disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other related discipline.

• Past internship/Co-op experience in a CPG industry is a plus.

• Maintaining a GPA of a minimum 3.0 and above is considered an asset.

• Have strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated and results focused.

• Agile, innovative, and intellectually curious.

• Fast learner, and must be comfortable working within a dynamic, challenging environment.

• Strong computer proficiency (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

• Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset.

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 Financial career you’ve always wanted.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three/Four weeks of Vacation and four/five/six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Free Nespresso Coffee Machines and $100 monthly coffee credit (only for Nespresso)Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

What you need to know 

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.