Finance Project Analyst

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Finance Project Analyst to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands is a key player in the global premium pet food industry.

Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company.

Being a partner to the communities that surround us and the environment that sustains us are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the scoop - Summary

The Finance Project Analyst will support multiple complex projects resulting in process improvements across the Company.

The successful candidate will be a finance professional who will act as a functional business expert dedicated to Finance.

This role requires strong process and technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and critical stakeholders across multiple entities within the organization.

The Finance Project Analyst is based out of our Edmonton corporate office and reports to the Finance Transformation Manager.

What a typical day looks like :

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across departments and regions to gather functional and business requirements and propose appropriate process or technical solutions in collaboration with our IT department.
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement projects and execute or liaise on end-to-end steps to create business improvements.
• Support the Finance Transformation Manager to meet project deadlines and meet established departmental and corporate requirements;

effectively communicate project progress and updates with stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls. Implement best practices to optimize the Finance function across the business.
• Analyze data to support process design and improvement.
• Perform end-to-end testing on functional improvements and business process changes prior to go-live.
• Assist with process change requirements, such as but not limited to : SOP creation and modification, updating finance tracking and reporting, and maintaining action plans.
• Participate in a variety of diverse accounting and reporting activities in support of business activities.
• Coordinate meetings with team members across the business.
• As a Finance team member, demonstrate business acumen and partnership to the broader organization through asking questions, demonstrating curiosity, and challenging status-quo in the spirit of continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance collaboration environment.
• Ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of the Company’s financial records.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in accounting, financial management or project management; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience such as being a finance key user or finance business expert.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills, with accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
• Experience in the areas of business analysis, business transformation, organizational effectiveness, and business process improvement.
• Advanced data organization and Excel skills, with the ability to analyze large sets of data and translate results into meaningful information to support business decisions.
• Experience with an ERP system deployment and implementation of finance back-office solutions.
• Knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.
• Experience in project management and delivering an end-to-end product.
• Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions.
• Self-directed, with demonstrated integrity and professionalism with ability to work successfully both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial reports for accuracy and reasonableness and to prepare and maintain various supporting schedules.
• Ability to respect and maintain matters of a confidential nature, including information regarding monetary transactions and operational strategy.
• Experience with artificial intelligence solutions.
• Some extended hours of work may be required.
• Some travel may be required.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety : a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings : Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education : In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality : a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks : Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness.

That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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