Employment Type:
Contract (Potential for Permanent Employment)
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Compensation: $40/hr About the Opportunity:
The Sr. Financial Analyst this individual will play a key role in Pull tracking and SG&A analytics.
This role will analyze SG&A on a monthly basis and present results to their peers, and will coordinate closely with cross-functional leaders on SG&A results and forecast. Strong communication and analytical skills will be key to success.
Responsibilities:- Support marketing team with Pull tracking and become the go-to person for Marketing for all Pull related questions.
- Prepare and review monthly SG&A results, performing root cause variance analysis versus budget, prior year, and forecast
- Present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to leadership and internal stakeholders on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Leverage your deep understanding of direct spend to collaborate with department leaders to identify risks and opportunities for forecasting and advising business decisions.
- Support the annual budget process by collaborating with department heads, consolidating and analyzing submissions, and preparing presentation materials
- Accountable for development, production and optimization of information databases and standard reporting
- Leverage previous experience and learn to optimize current processes, reporting, daily tasks, etc.
- Other Ad-hoc financial / business projects and reporting as required
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Job Requirements What You'll Bring:- 3+ years of experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA or Python) as asset
- Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Must be a proactive, team player
- Ability to communicate and present clearly with all levels of the organization
- Well organized, with the ability to multitask in a high-paced work environment
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or business
- Professional accounting designation (CPA or CFA) and/or a sound knowledge of accounting principles
- Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and/or Consumer Packaged Goods considered an asset
Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.
Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
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