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Advantage Solutions Financial Analyst in Toronto, Ontario
Summary
Financial Analyst - Canada
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking aFinancial Analyst to be responsible for providing financial advice and counsel, supporting Company internal sales stakeholders and external clients. Ensure that all financial summaries, reports, and analysis are provided within agreed to client service parameters. The preparation of financial reporting is compliant with Company organizational policies and procedures and federal and provincial policies. Involved in the preparation of client business reports, forecasting and budgetary planning, including new Client business development.
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What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Health, Dental, Disability, Life, Lifeworks Program)
PerkSpot Discounts on Travel, Movies, Cell Phones and more
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Ensure the timely preparation and accuracy of the monthly financial statements of all client specific activities, including bill backs, client trade reviews, Accounts Receivable MEI writes-offs.
Ensure the timely preparation reconciliation and accuracy of all client Balance Sheets, including the review of any customer risks and opportunities.
Responsible for all client Accounts Payable invoicing and cheque runs.
Prepare, develop and review weekly client sales reporting.
Develop, prepare and analyze client monthly forecasts.
Liaise within internal sales, logistics, customer’s service and trade management teams to support client-related business service requests.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; Accounting Designation preferred
5+ years of experience in financial reporting and analysis (CPG Environment)
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Strong Analytical and Research Skills
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development techniques
Ability to work closely and liaise with other departments within the organization
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
Financial Analysts are responsible for providing financial advice and counsel, supporting Company internal sales stakeholders and external clients. Ensure that all financial summaries, reports and analysis are provided within agreed to client service parameters. The preparation of financial reporting is compliant with Company organizational policies and procedures and federal and provincial policies. Involved in the preparation of client business reports, forecasting and budgetary planning, including new Client business development.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the timely preparation and accuracy of monthly financial statements of all client specific activities, including bill backs, client trade reviews, Accounts Receivable MEI writes offs.
Ensure the timely preparation reconciliation and accuracy of all client Balance Sheets, including the review of any customer risks and opportunities.
Responsible for all client Accounts Payable invoicing and cheque runs.
Prepare, develop and review weekly client sales reporting.
Develop, prepare and analyze client monthly forecasts.
Liaise within internal sales, logistics, customer’s service and trade management teams to support client related business service requests.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Accounting Designation preferred
5+ years of experience in financial reporting and analysis (CPG Environment)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Strong Analytical and research Skills
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development techniques
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Ability to work closely and liaise with other departments within the organization
• Intermediate computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee’s employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
The Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats and communication supports upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact: Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, for external applicants, or, a Supervisor for internal applicants
Job Locations CA-ON-Toronto
Position Type Full Time
Postal Code M5B 2L7
Requisition ID 2023-430477
Category Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)