All posting locations: Don Mills, Ontario, Canada
Job Function: 03 – Finance
Date Published: 21-Jan-2023
Ref #: R-65664
Financial Analyst for a Customer Business team – for eg. Costco/Walmart. You will work directly with senior Sales and Finance leadership to drive trade spend effectiveness through partnership- superior financial insights and innovation of our function. This role will be responsible for supporting cross functional partnership- financial planning and analysis- management reporting- and business opportunity assessments to deliver profitable growth for the organization by understanding the drivers of gross to net discounts- ensuring robust and efficient processes for annual planning and month-end close.
Responsibilities
Business Cycle:
Weekly: Prepare and distribute weekly reporting including customer inventory analysis and open deduction summaries; leading & innovating core planning processes/tools across Sales & Finance; review and approve incremental investment opportunities to drive top- and bottom-line growth
Month & Quarter: budget and forecast reviews on overall volume- trade spend and margin ensuring all required adjustments flow through accurately to reflect budgeted objectives/targets presenting action plans to Sales and Finance teams; manage trade accruals as needed
Annual Planning: trade planning by understanding all investments with the customer including promotions- pricing- preferred vendor agreements and target-based incentives
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Make recommendations to business partners on opportunities for improvement. Draw insights and commercialize recommendations and corrective action for less than desirable business targets. Understand and challenge variances and work with Sales to manage opportunities and risks
Develop and maintain planning tools- financial modeling- and operating procedures to achieve targeted financial results including managing promo frequency & depth
Provide advice and counsel to CBT on trade spending policies and procedures. Proactively ensure on-going trade policy compliance in partnership with accounting team
Ensure systems and processes are correct and efficient to facilitate financial planning and analysis
Support CBT in validation of trade rates and trade funding validation of customer incentive program payments (Co2Co- VIP- PVA’s- etc.)
Requirements
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables- complex formulas)
Ability to work through ambiguity- manage multiple projects- work independently- think creatively- implement improvements and work in a team environment
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels across the organization (verbal- written) including presenting complex information and analysis in a clear and concise manner
Ability to define problems- collect and analyze data- establish facts- and draw valid conclusions
Nice to Have
Experience in consumer-packaged goods industry is a plus
Experience in Sales/Trade Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a plus
Experience in VBA- Marcos & Python a plus
Experience with SAP is a plus
Experience with AC Nielsen is a plus
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The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
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