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Senior Financial AnalystSleeman Breweries Ltd. • Guelph, ON, CA
Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Sleeman Breweries Ltd. • Guelph, ON, CA
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sleeman Breweries Ltd. provided pay range

This range is provided by Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$77,000.00 / yr - CA$96,200.00 / yr

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Get to know Sleeman Breweries

At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits :

  • Compensation that’s a step ahead
  • RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
  • A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
  • Benefits coverage for partners and kids
  • Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity

Position :

Senior Financial Analyst – Regional

Location :

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Level : Senior

Hiring Range : 77,000 to 96,200

Description :

As a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, the Senior Financial Analyst – Regional serves as a strategic business partner to regional and national leadership. This role leads financial planning, performance analysis, and decision support across operations, supply chain, and commercial functions. The successful candidate will drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth through data‑driven insights and cross‑functional collaboration. This role reports directly to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and has high visibility across senior leadership, influencing decisions that shape regional and national performance. This is a hybrid position requiring two in‑office days per week at our Guelph location.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead core FP&A activities including full financial statement analysis, revenue / COGS / expense trends, and gross margin optimization.
  • Build advanced financial models and conduct profitability analysis to identify business drivers and strategic opportunities.
  • Deliver executive‑level insights through scenario planning and strategic forecasting.
  • Support regional departments with actionable financial insights to improve performance.
  • Analyze brewery and logistics performance to uncover inefficiencies and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
  • Evaluate standard costs at manufacturing facilities and perform monthly variance analysis.
  • Lead margin analysis by customer and SKU; support pricing and new SKU decisions with data‑backed recommendations.
  • Monitor industry trends and collaborate with leadership to adapt to market changes.
  • Act as the primary regional contact for regulatory bodies, preparing financial analysis and responses.
  • Collaborate with other Senior Financial Analysts and the National FP&A Manager to align on trends and results.
  • Deliver ad‑hoc reporting, analysis, and modeling for senior management.
  • Recommend changes to internal processes and business strategies to improve financial outcomes.
  • Budgeting

  • Own the annual regional budgeting process, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and strategic priorities.
  • Oversee the annual standard costing process for the region.
  • Consolidate departmental budgets and deliver regional and consolidated analysis to senior stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve the annual budget and strategic planning processes through simplification and automation.
  • Forecasting

  • Lead preparation and analysis of monthly regional forecasts; present insights to the National Management Team (NMT).
  • Analyze and interpret actual national consolidated performance vs. budget, prior year, and forecast expectations.
  • Drive continuous improvement of the forecasting process by enhancing tools, reporting, and methodologies.
  • Monitor brand and SKU‑level performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving initiatives.
  • Projects and Strategy

  • Support mid‑term and long‑term strategic planning, including assumption validation and financial modeling.
  • Lead regional implementation of new business analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, ERP enhancements).
  • Support national and regional projects focused on performance improvement, cost control, and financial digitization.
  • Monitor long‑term trends and competitive data to inform strategic pivots and market adaptation.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes.
  • Leadership

  • Present monthly financial results and strategic insights to senior business leaders and the National Management Team.
  • Develop strong working relationships with senior and regional management, acting as a trusted financial advisor.
  • Partner with Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure process alignment.
  • Lead cross‑functional initiatives and change management efforts to implement corporate finance strategies.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across finance and business teams.
  • Requirements :

  • Post‑secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Professional accounting designation (CMA or CA) required.
  • Experience : Minimum 5–7 years in progressive finance roles, preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact cross‑functionally and with all levels of management.
  • Well organized, be a self‑starter and demonstrate strong discipline to meet regular reporting deadlines.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes.
  • Effective team member with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal control and audit requirements as well as Federal and provincial legislation, regulations, practices and guidelines.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint), ERP systems, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Working Conditions :

  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity‑deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.

    What matters here

    We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.

    You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion / creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal‑pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.

    Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!

    What we make

    Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country : Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready‑to‑drink SoCIAL LITE line.

    Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!

    We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.

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