Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Canada Purina PetCare
Job title: Financial Analyst
Location: Mississauga, ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8
Hybrid

A little about us

We are a leader in the pet care industry, whose vision is to be the world’s most trusted Company in Enriching the Lives of Pets and the People Who Love Them. We are high performers who thrive among the best and offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work. We are committed to building a team that is committed to pets and their owners. Your Pet, Our Passion®

Position Summary

Nestlé Purina Pet Care is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Finance & Control team. Reporting to the Manager – Finance & Control, this role plays a key part in market accounting, financial reporting, decision support, and internal control activities.
The Financial Analyst acts as a guardian of market accounting policies and a key liaison with Accounting Operations, supporting accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Note: This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life of a Financial Analyst:

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

•    Coordinate Period-End Closing (PEC) activities within assigned areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. 
•    Perform and review account reconciliations, post journal corrections, and prepare manual journal entries using approved tools. 
•    Support Shared Service Center and function-led end-to-end improvement initiatives, participating in operational review meetings as required. 
•    Prepare, validate, and transfer profit to NCI and support banking and treasury-related activities (netting, cheques, and miscellaneous transactions). 
•    Support Fixed Asset accounting, reporting, and compliance activities.

Costing & Manufacturing Finance

•    Perform master data health checks and ensure posting accuracy for costing-related accruals during period close. 
•    Participate in analysis of actuals versus forecasts and prior year results, preparing dashboards across Hybrid, Distribution Centers, and MOGE. 
•    Support annual and quarterly standard costing processes for finished products, including third-party and co packer items.

Overheads, Planning & Decision Support

•    Ensure accuracy of payroll and people-related accruals, performing regular pre-PEC health checks.  
•    Support planning, forecasting, and reporting of assigned P&L lines, including overhead expenses and Dynamic Forecast inputs. 
•    Provide financial and non-financial reporting to support business transparency and decision-making at local and group levels.

Compliance, Tax & Audit Support

•    Act as a back-up for Compliance Senior Finance Analyst in monitoring segregation of duties, compensating controls, ICOS KRIs and KPIs.
•    Support internal and external audits and assist with information requests related to sales tax, income tax, and customs compliance. 
•    Review and approve customs-related amendments for finished goods imports, identifying risks and opportunities.

What will make you successful

•    University degree with a major or minor in Accounting, Finance or Commerce. 
•    2–3 years of experience in financial reporting and/or accounting, ideally within a large CPG, manufacturing, or supply chain environment.

Preferred Skills

•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.  
•    Solid understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, and financial processes. 
•    Ability to interpret complex financial information and present insights to senior stakeholders.
•    Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
•    Collaborative mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    SAP experience and knowledge of financial systems is an asset.

We have a friendly, supportive team in an environment that prioritises coaching and mentoring. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting opportunity to drive strategy and build a marketing career with the leader in the PetCare industry.

Benefits

•    Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment 
•    Company matched pension plan 
•    Three weeks of Vacation and five 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 
•    Free Headspace Account – guidance to create habits to support your mental health 
•    Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 
•    Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships 
•    Bring your dog to work! 

Compensation Range: $ 70,000 - $ 83,000 CAD

At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, in compliance with Ontario's pay transparency regulations.

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. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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