Senior Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance

About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:
Bimbo Canada is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to lead a team of 2 Financial Analysts to liase with sales to manage the company’s trade programs, and to support sales business analytics.

Core responsibilities include the management, analysis, reporting, forecasting, and validation of trade spend, customer programs, and trade accruals. This role partners closely with Sales, Commercial Finance, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate trade spend reporting, strong financial controls, and timely business insights. This individual will also be responsible for monthend reporting and sales analytics for a Customer Business Team (CBT), which includes analyzing customer results on a monthly basis and presenting to the sales team.

The successful candidate will ultimately be a subject matter expert in Trade, and first point of contract with Sales for the CBT they are assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a team of 2 to perform trade deductions, payments, and accruals in Blue Planner and Oracle
• Monthly review of trade results and presentation to peers
• Preparation and review of monthly results, performing root cause variance analysis versus budget, prior year, and other benchmarks as required
• Detailed analysis of promotional effectiveness, work with Revenue Growth Management and sales teams on optimizing future promotions
• Maintain modelling and play a key role in customer contract analysis when required
• Bi-weekly and monthly presentations to respective Sales & Regional customers
• Communicate business results to Sales leaders and Internal stakeholders
• Accountable for development, production, validation, and optimization of information databases and standard reporting
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 direct reports, support their growth, performance, and career progression
• Leverage previous experience and learn to optimize current processes, reporting, daily tasks, etc.
• Other Ad-hoc financial / business projects and reporting as required

Experience & Education:

• 3+ years of financial experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA / Macros) an asset
• Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and present clearly with a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a high-paced work environment
• Must be a proactive team player who can work with limited supervision
• University or College degree in Accounting / Finance / Business
• Skill in data aggregation and analysis considered an asset
• CPA / CFA designation or enrollment in CPA / CFA Certification Program considered an asset

The annual salary range for applicants is: $70,000 - $104,750, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.