Senior Financial Analyst

About Nestlé Canada

Nestlé Canada Inc, located in North York, ON, is home to popular brands such as KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®. The organization values a people-centric culture that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. With over 3,400 employees, Nestlé Canada fosters a dynamic atmosphere driven by agility, courage, and trust to innovate and improve business outcomes while enriching employee engagement, work culture, and motivation.

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will spearhead forecasting and detailed financial analysis activities, supporting initiatives that enhance business performance and align with strategic goals. This role involves wide collaboration across departments including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance Analytics & Solutions, and Corporate Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assess financial reports to aid business decisions, focusing on P&L understanding, variance, and mix analysis including thorough investigations of significant forecast deviations.
• Engage in comprehensive business planning processes such as forecasting, Annual Integrated Commercial Planning (ICP), strategic long-term planning, and month-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing teams to oversee budgets and evaluate marketing spending through pre- and post-campaign analyses.
• Execute financial feasibility studies (NPV, ROI, contribution margin) to evaluate risks and opportunities related to business moves, including new product launches, pricing, marketing investments, promotions, and product updates.
• Review and enhance current financial processes and reporting methods, recommending improvements when necessary.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analyses and support special initiatives as required.
• Maintain the accuracy of financial data with adherence to corporate policies and internal controls.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at boosting profitability in partnership with Strategic Revenue Management and other cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years professional experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or similar finance roles such as Corporate Planning, Sales Finance, Operations Finance, or Category Finance.
• Proficiency in financial analysis including expertise in forecasting, budgeting, variance interpretation, and P&L oversight.
• Strong communication skills paired with effective stakeholder management and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies.
• Analytical mindset with capability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Professional accounting credentials such as CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA and/or an MBA degree.
• Experience using Power BI and business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge in product standard costing and commercial finance analysis.

Benefits and Compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental starting from day one of employment.
• Company-matched pension plan.
• Three weeks paid vacation and five personal paid holidays.
• Flexible, hybrid working options.
• Extensive training and development programs plus opportunities for career advancement.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Gender affirmation benefits supporting access to necessary care and procedures.
• Fertility services and surrogacy coverage accessible to all employees regardless of medical condition, gender, or sexual orientation.
• Adoption financial support to reduce associated costs.
• Discounts up to 50% on Nespresso products.
• Access to internal discount store featuring Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products across various company locations.

Additional Information

Compensation for this role ranges from $71,600 to $90,000 CAD annually plus bonus eligibility. Nestlé Canada places a strong emphasis on transparent and equitable pay practices. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Accommodations for the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure full participation of all applicants.