Operating Expense, Manager

Position: Operating Expense, Manager - Danone
Location: Boucherville

About The Job  Mission  Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager, the OPEX Manager leads the consolidation, forecasting and performance analysis of Advertising and Promotion and overhead expenses. This role acts as a strategic Finance partner to budget owners, HR and Marketing stakeholders, supporting sound decisions, resource allocation and cost-efficiency initiatives.
This role is based in Boucherville (QC) or Toronto (ON), hybrid.
Responsibilities    Consolidation and reporting:  Lead month-end consolidation and analysis for Advertising and Promotion and overhead expenses, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Forecasting and financial governance:  Review and challenge forecasts, provide final sign-off for Advertising and Promotion and overhead projections, and coordinate forecast submissions and data loading.
Business partnering and workforce planning:  Partner with HR business partners and functional leaders to review headcount evolution, workforce plans, departmental budgets and resource-allocation decisions.
Cost performance and controls:  Lead overhead performance reviews with budget owners, monitor action plans, identify productivity opportunities and oversee key accruals and financial entries.
Strategic support and cross-functional initiatives:  Own the Advertising and Promotion validation process with Marketing stakeholders, oversee cross-functional operating-expense monitoring and support strategic investment-effectiveness projects.
The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $110,000 CAD. The final salary offered will be determined by factors such as relevant experience and qualifications, internal equity and external market conditions.
Danone Canada also offers a competitive short-term incentive bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, group retirement plans, wellbeing account, flexible time off,true hybrid work environment, paid parental leave, and other attractive options.
As part of our commitment to transparency in our hiring practices, we may use AI-enabled tools at certain stages of the recruitment process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by people.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About You  Ideal Candidate   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in FP&A or a related Finance role.
Strong analytical judgment, organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
Assets   CPA designation or another relevant professional certification.
Strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI or SAP.
Bilingual French and English.

Experience with overhead, operating-expense or Advertising and Promotion management.
About Us  Danone Canada is part of Danone, the largest certified B Corp in the world, proudly using our business as a force for good – creating value for people, communities, and the planet. Guided by our long-standing mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we embed this purpose into every aspect of our operations.
Our workforce spans the country, with two headquarters (Boucherville, QC, and Toronto, ON), a production facility in Boucherville, and various remote work sites across the provinces.
When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Oikos, Activia, Two Good, evian, Silk, International Delight, So Delicious Dairy Free and STōK Cold Brew Coffee.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including group insurance plans, retirement programs, well-being resources, parental leave, and development opportunities. Plus, a true hybrid work environment and flexible time off, empowering…