Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada Inc

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

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A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, 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 3,400+ 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.

What to Expect:

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead forecasting and financial analysis activities while supporting initiatives that improve business performance and help deliver against strategic objectives. This role offers broad exposure across the organization, working closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance Analytics & Solutions, and Corporate Finance teams. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support business decision-making, demonstrating a strong understanding of P&L statements to conduct variance and mix analyses and investigate material deviations from forecast.
• Participate in business planning activities, including dynamic forecasting, Annual Integrated Commercial Planning (ICP), long-term strategic planning, and period-end close processes.
• Partner closely with Marketing teams to manage budgets and support the evaluation of marketing investments through pre- and post-analysis.
• Conduct value-added financial feasibility studies, including NPV, ROI, and contribution margin analyses, to assess financial opportunities and risks associated with business initiatives, new product launches, pricing decisions, marketing expenditures, retail promotions, and product renovations.
• Evaluate and challenge existing financial processes and reporting practices and implement improvements where appropriate.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support for special projects.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that positively impact profitability in collaboration with Strategic Revenue Management (SRM) and cross-functional stakeholders.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or related finance roles, such as Corporate Planning, Sales Finance, Operations Finance, or Category Finance.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and P&L management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into business recommendations.
• Strong analytical attitude capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) and/or MBA.
• Experience with Power BI and business intelligence reporting tools.
• Knowledge of product standard costing and commercial finance analysis.

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 
• 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
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 

Compensation Range: $71,600.00 - $90,000.00 CAD + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé 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, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.  

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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