Sr. Financial Analyst - Jobs in Mississauga

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.THE COMPANY:Churchamp; Dwight Canada is a Consumer Packaged Goods company with over 30 leading brands in the Personal Care, Household and OTC categories. Listed on the S amp;P 500, most of C amp;D’s brands occupy a #1 or #2 share position.Its signature brand is the Armamp; Hammer family of products that include baking soda, laundry detergent, dental care (toothpaste and Spinbrush) and cat litter. Other well-known and successful Churchamp; Dwight brands include Trojan, First Response, OxiClean, Batiste, Nair, Gravol, Rub A535, Orajel, Replens, Vitafusion and L’il Critters. The company recently bolstered its brand roster with the acquisitions of Viviscal Hair Growth System, Toppik Hair Building Fibers, Anusol Hemorrhoid treatments, Waterpik and Flawless. THE POSITION:Reporting to the Brand Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst will be a key member of the Finance team, providing financial guidance to the Marketing team by providing financial insights and facilitating key decisions related to revenue, profitability and return on investments. This position is ideal for the professional who is looking for an opportunity for career growth and wants to add value to a fast-growing organization.The successful candidate will:

• Prepare Brand P amp;Ls analyses (month, quarter, annual, Budget), identifying and reporting timely updates on key measures
• Analyze mix/volume, price, cost of goods, customer profitability and ROI to provide financial insights
• Present brand performance findings with Brand Managers during regularly scheduled reviews
• Draw conclusions from complex data and help make insightful financial decisions and recommendations with minimal guidance
• Develop and evaluate displaysamp; prepacks for strategic vs. tactical purposes and impact on brand profitability; monitoring and managing display trends and costs
• Works with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Revenue Management, Supply Chain, Internal and External auditors and Accounting
• Leads in the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of brand profitability of new product development, business analysis, cost savings, and marketing program investments, followed by actionable recommendations and execution plans based on the analyses
• Work closely with Brand Managers to ensure brand performance reporting and forecasting accuracy, to understand committed vs. non-committed funds
• Complete complex analytical work and special projects
• Key finance contact for the brand group and functional groups on brand profitability and analysis
• Assessment and management of brand marketing spend

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Professional Accounting Designation – CPA is an asset
• 3-5 years of experience in the CPG FP amp;A industry with demonstrated proficiency in managing a complex group of brands
• SAP and Oracle experience is an asset
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Word
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to present data in a meaningful way and make recommendations
• Show initiative and make impactful decisions with little to no supervision
• Think critically and recommend ideas for improvement of existing policies and practices
• Have proven problem-solving skills and the ability to implement solutions
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be able to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Have excellent communication (oral and written) skills
• Be able to prioritize and effectively manage varying deadlines
• Have strong attention to detail and deadline oriented

Church and Dwight Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible work environment. Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodation in respect of a legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation on this basis, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please inform our Human Resources department if you require an accommodation in completing this application for employment or for otherwise participating in the application process.Churchamp; Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARMamp; HAMMER®, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS®. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S amp;P 500.