Contract Senior Financial Analyst

Description

WHO WE ARE :

At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.

ROLE SUMMARY :

We are currently recruiting for a detail-oriented, team player to support our organization as a C ontract Senior Financial Analyst on the Operations Finance team. The successful candidate will support in delivering accurate and timely management reporting, analytics and forecasting into all financial aspects of supply chain to support and influence business decision making. Support the development and maintenance of all financial reporting and co-ordination of the key annual planning forecasting cycles in the business. This role can be based in our Niagara Falls or Mississauga office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

: Prepare and analyze the monthly financial close for the Operations team ensuring accurate and timely recognition of results according to US GAAP and internal policies. Provide commentary monthly keeping apprised of business drivers and challenges. Partner with business leaders to challenge their understanding of the variances and to ensure appropriate actions are taken to attain annual plans. Assess impact of month results on future forecast and required actions by teams.

Lead budgeting and forecasting of financials for Operations by ensuring consistency with strategic guidelines and constraints. Monitor, forecast and challenge spending to ensure budget compliance with business unit owners. Develop and maintain monthly Risk and Opportunities analysis and reporting by leveraging our Sales and Operations Planning processes. Provide analytical support for quarterly business review, capture trends and engage with business partners on day-to-day activities to increase efficiencies, reduce costs or increase revenue.

Proactively support Operations managers to provide them with monthly reports and commentary. Participate on cross-functional project teams as the finance support. Required to understand the business and systems to be able to provide ad hoc analysis, commentary, and reporting as requested by senior leaders. Provide insights and supporting analysis and work with key stakeholders to develop action plans where necessary.

Develop annual plan for with operations team for bulk wine, evaluate and challenge assumptions. Support annual standard cost build and assist with costing inquiries.

WHAT YOU BRING :

Education : University Degree (preference to Finance, Commerce or Accounting)

Experience : 3-5 years’ experience in progressive Finance roles

Qualifications, Certifications or Designations : CPA or MBA preferred

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt; maintain focus and a high degree of accuracy while working with complex data in an environment of ever-changing deadlines, priorities and requirements

Be positive, energetic and comfortable in an open, dynamic and collaborative company culture

Experience in the wine industry, operations finance, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is an asset

Experience with Hyperion, PowerBI, and JDEdwards an asset

WHAT WE OFFER :

Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.

Competitive Salary and Bonus.

Benefits and Pension Plan.

Product Allowances.

Training & Development Programs.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.

A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

COMPENSATION :  Budgeted Range – $77,426 - $100,198. The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.