Financial Analyst - Danone Canada

About the job
Finance Analyst (FP&A) - Danone Canada
Mission : Reporting directly to the Senior Corporate Finance Manager, the Financial analyst will be responsible for delivering timely financial information & insights to inform strategic decisions. Your main mission will be to perform month-end closing, prepare various reporting for the Group and internally, and produce variance analyzes to drive decision making and performance measurement. Your main interactions will be with the Canadian and North American Finance teams.

More specifically:

Perform month-end closing activities, reconcile our various systems, participate in reviews & provide variance analysis

Support the Sr. Finance Manager in the preparation of rolling forecasts, financial models & strategic 3-year plans while providing strategic insights & analysis

Assist in building Free cash flow projections/KPIs while analyzing Working Capital variations

Support finance & non finance partners by providing analysis & information in a timely manner

Responsible for proactively identifying risks and opportunities within Marketing & Overhead budgets.

Participate in the preparation of presentations for local and North American leaders.

Participate & support in projects that evolve our way of working & provide continuous improvements to the FP&A team & the business

Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial information and upholding corporate policies and control of assets within areas of responsibility.

Continually evaluate and challenge financial processes and reporting practices; implement changes as needed

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About you
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting;

CPA or MBA designation (or in the process of being awarded) is an asset;

0-2 years of experience, including experience in financial analysis;

Very good command of Excel (including advanced formulas & PowerQuery) and ability to manipulate a large amount of data from various information systems.

Ability to work effectively in a context of tight deadlines;

Autonomy, rigor, method and organization;

Bilingual (English and French) is an asset

Relational skills, good listening skills and ability to influence;

Ability to identify solutions and take on new challenges.

While not required, it would be great if you have:

Working knowledge of SAP and Power BI,

Good Financial modelling skills

Technology & Data driven mindset with an interest in continuous improvement & automation

Prior experience in CPG/FMCG environments

About us
Danone Canada is a business unit of Danone and operates from headquarter offices in Boucherville, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario. Danone Canada is the country's largest consumer-facing B Corporation, demonstrating that the company meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. From year to year, Danone is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for its forward-thinking work environment and was awarded the Parity Certification Women in Governance for our commitment towards gender equality in the workplace. We have 500+ employees across Canada that are engaged and energized to deliver Danone's mission: Bringing health through to food to as many people as possible , by working on strong brands such as Activia, Oikos, Danone, Silk, International Delight and many others. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU .

Danone Canada doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to cultural background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or age. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

Danone Inc. is committed to complying with its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Danone Inc. will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation throughout its recruitment process, to the point of undue hardship, and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded to INFORMATION danone.com.

Please note that this posting has been written in the masculine form solely to shorten the text. We promote diversity and encourage all people with the skills mentioned in this posting to apply for this position.

Here are some of the reasons why you should join our team:

Named one of Canada's Top 100 employers for the 4 th year in a row! Certified B Corporation®.

Vacation & Personal Time Off: Danone's innovative and flexible vacation policy, lets you take as much paid time off as you need. Summer schedule and no-meeting Friday afternoons.

Benefits & Compensation: annual salary review and year-end bonuses at all levels. Core Health plan paid 100% with no waiting period. Flexible credits for health expense reimbursement, wellness account, health spending account or RRSP. Matching group retirement savings plan. Parental leave benefit for primary caregiving parent and second caregiving parent. Employee assistance program and telemedicine service.

Work Environment: a flexible hybrid model that lets employees work with their managers to design a work model that best suits their needs. Onsite workplace features (flexible and collaborative working spaces, fresh fruits, yogurts, and plant-based products), onsite gym and fitness classes.

Work Atmosphere: casual dress code, concierge services available throughout the year, employee sports teams, social committee, departmental-led events.

Training & Skills Development encourages ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house and online training initiatives, mentoring and leadership development programs.

Community Involvement: founding partner of Breakfast Club of Canada and has worked alongside the organization for 25 years, helping kids develop their potential by giving them regular access to a nutritious breakfast in a comfortable environment.