Newell Brands Looking for Sr. Financial Analyst – Supply Chain Finance at Brampton, ON Full Time

Business Unit: Corporate

Location: Brampton, Ontario

Reports to: Manager, Finance

This position reports to the Manager, Supply Chain Finance Canada. Responsibilities include providing the necessary support to deliver solid financial results and supply chain analytics for the Business Units. This role will require active involvement in the month end, budget, and forecasting process for the Canadian region, working very closely with the Business Unit Finance and Operations teams.

Duties include:
Maintain and load accurate item costing while ensuring compliance with NWL policy and related central supply chain guidance

Analyze annual cost roll and provide variance analysis

Investigate and resolve costing issues

Prepare budget and forecast for OCOGS variances (excluding Distribution & Transportation)

Ownership over foreign exchange analytics and forecasting / budgeting

Perform capitalized variance analysis and associated entries

Responsible for inventory projections and balance sheet analytics

Prepare excess & obsolete analysis and load the regional stat accounts by Division

Track business risks and opportunities for the above areas

Month end closing journal entries

G/L account reconciliations

Responsible for compiling monthly reporting

Ad hoc projects as assigned

Experience Required:
University Degree

8+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance field

Accounting designation

Solid Business acumen

Ability to interact at all levels of the organization

Superior teamwork and communication skills

Proven self-starter

Sound judgment and problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:
SAP experience a plus

Hyperion/NB Plan experience a plus

Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience a plus

If you feel you need accommodation because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at 289-291-5655 at your earliest convenience. You will also be briefed on the Company’s policies regarding accommodation and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) during your orientation process.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.