Senior Analyst, Trade Spend

The Mason Group

  • Ontario
  • $90,000-100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Are you an accounting professional who is passionate about the consumer goods industry? Are you looking to take your career to the next level and be a key contributor within a dynamic and collaborative team culture?If so, read on!Our client is a leading provider of comprehensive value chain solutions to leading consumer packaged goods brands in the Canadian market, as well as sales services of branded and private label products.We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. Reporting directly to the Director, the Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with their internal sales and finance teams as well as external sales broker.Responsibilities include:
  • Oversee the final review of data in the Trade Promotion Management System. This includes, but not limited to, reviewing for unusual spend, promotions being built correctly, forecast is entered as base vs incremental
  • Review and monitor overall spend in relation to accrual to ensure funds are not overspent
  • Assist the Sales Management team to maximize trade spending effectiveness and efficiencies by observing lift factors, spending trends, return on investments and other post promotion analysis
  • Attend meetings held by the Sales Management team to review trade spend, risk and opportunities at major accounts, deduction issues
  • Monitor inventory and raise any financial impact
  • Monitor sales forecast accuracy
  • Lead financial modelling of potential promotional activities, analyze the impact of new business proposals and other ad hoc analysis as required
  • Provide relevant analytics to help monitor all aspects of the business
  • Enhancing internal processes to enable fast and higher-quality decision making for Senior Leaders
TMGNYJob Requirements:Education and/or Experience Requirements:
  • 4+ years of Financial Analyst experience in a CPG organization
  • Knowledge of trade spend
  • Understanding of accounting and finance practices with good business acumen
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across cross functional teams
  • 'Stakeholder' and 'Ownership' mentality is a must; you must feel that you are a major stakeholder in the business and 'own' the results (alongside your counterparts)
  • Natural collaboration skills and ability to build relationships and manage conflict

The Mason Group