Senior Cost Analyst

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball™ whiskey., and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role is $67,000.00 to $83,800.00. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to join the Finance team in our Windsor, ON office. Reporting to the Site Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in understanding, analyzing, and communicating production variances across the site. The Senior Cost Analyst will support month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational analysis while partnering closely with Finance and Operations leaders. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detailed financial data and translating it into clear business insight for a manufacturing environment.

Who will love this job: 

You will thrive in this role if you are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working closely with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You enjoy digging into variances, understanding the “why” behind financial results, and helping operational teams make informed decisions. You are a self-starter who brings accuracy, integrity, and strong follow-through to your work while building trusted relationships across Finance and Operations.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the month-end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with Pernod Ricard policies, procedures, and established best practices.
• Analyze monthly production department variances, including work order variances, weekly department results, monthly efficiency results, and financial and operational performance reports.
• Review and analyze purchase price variances, including forecasting variances, tracking efficiency projects, and communicating key drivers to Finance and Operations stakeholders.
• Support monthly reporting and analysis for key operational and financial metrics, including Finance and Operations key performance indicators, manpower reporting, headcount, and full-time equivalent reporting by department.
• Assist with rolling forecast reporting, quarterly key cash driver consolidation, maturing inventory analysis, capital expenditure reporting, and other cash flow-related analysis.
• Partner closely with Operations leaders and other divisions to provide ad hoc analysis across budget management, cost of goods analysis, cash flow forecasting, export market opportunities, and other strategic and tactical business needs.
• Support the annual budget process for production costs, materials, manpower, and non-personnel expenses, including analysis of changes from prior year, current operational assumptions, and SKU-level costing for the annual budget.

What’s in it for me?

Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front-and-center to our talent strategy.  This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities.  You'll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long-standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment. 

Required qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of progressive finance, accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial processes, including budgeting, month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with required proficiency in Excel for data analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial results, identify key business drivers, and communicate findings clearly.
• High degree of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to consistently meeting deadlines.
• Self-starter, team player, and relationship-builder who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2026-09-07

When you join Corby and Hiram Walker, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRCanadaBenefits.com for details.

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

This posting is for a vacant role. This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!