Financial Analyst

Act as a key finance business partner to the Canadian Supply Chain team, including Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams. Support broader FP&A activities including monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range planning, and financial performance analysis. Assist the Manager of Supply Chain Finance & FP&A in preparing financial presentations, management reporting packages, and ad hoc business analyses for leadership teams. Serve as the primary liaison for Canada Dry Mott's Inc. Canada (CDMI Canada) cost information with global business partners, including Finance teams in the US, Mexico, and other international markets. Collaborate closely with the broader Canadian Finance team to support business objectives and financial initiatives. Support cross-functional teams by providing raw material, co-manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing cost information for new product launches and innovation projects. Contribute to the financial analysis of key initiatives related to ingredients, packaging, logistics, transportation, warehousing, and co-manufacturing costs. Develop forecasts for supply chain-related expenses, including raw materials, freight, storage, and co-packing costs, and analyze variances throughout budgeting and forecasting cycles. Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities related to supply chain operations to management in a timely manner. Develop a strong understanding of CDMI Canada's supply chain cost structure to effectively model, analyze, and explain operational costs. Support the annual standard cost calculation process by assessing the reasonableness of raw material and co-manufacturer cost data provided by the Procurement team. Analyze cost variances by raw material category compared to previous years, as part of forecasting and budgeting. Analyze the cost of raw materials received in stock on a weekly basis and track the difference between the purchase price and the standard cost and provide comments on the main differences. Maintain bill of materials explosion databases and estimate raw material consumption and expenses during the budget and each forecast cycle. Maintain data on expenses by supplier and purchases in foreign currencies, as well as other databases. Collaborate with the Accounting team to estimate the journal entries required at the end of the month to reflect the exact cost of raw materials, including incoming freight and co-packing costs. Support the collection of information for the calculation of the stewardship report by province and ensure that the monthly stewardship cost is correctly reflected in the accounts. Participate in tasks related to monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. Prepare monthly financial presentations, KPI reporting, variance analyses, and distribute them to the necessary business partners. Support monthly financial reviews by analyzing actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior year performance. Assist in consolidating and validating financial data used in forecasting and business planning processes. Help respond to ad hoc requests and inquiries from our Canadian and US business partners. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA and/or CFA designation considered an asset. 2-3 years of relevant finance experience, preferably within Supply Chain, Logistics, or Manufacturing Finance. Solid understanding of accounting principles, cost accounting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience with SAP, BI reporting tools, and large data analysis considered an asset. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and understand key business drivers. Proven planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities. Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to connect data points and translate findings into actionable business insights. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across Finance, Supply Chain, and senior leadership teams. Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work flexible hours when required to support business needs.