Financial Analyst, Operations

Job Description

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Summary

The Financial Analyst, Operations will be responsible for supporting plant performance, driving insights, and elevating decision-making across our manufacturing network. This role blends operational analysis with FP&A support, offering exposure to productivity initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, ideal for someone with strong analytical fundamentals who wants to grow in Operations Finance while working hands-on with plant teams.

What FGF Offers

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Employee bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve trade reporting tools to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Analyze distributor programs vs. accruals, track spend against commitments, and evaluate profitability for renewals.
• Oversee program invoicing processes and support requirements for accrual updates.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial insights with business strategy.
• Build and analyze cost models, conduct ROI/sensitivity analyses, and develop pricing strategies.
• Present clear financial recommendations to sales and senior management.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for successful commercialization.
• Enhance existing analytics and develop new reports and dashboards to provide valuable insights and improve decision-making processes.
• Conduct business analysis of customer/product margins to offer valuable insights for business decisions.
• Implement and refine data visualization tools to better communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
• Regularly review and optimize financial models and methodologies to ensure they remain relevant and accurate.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within SAP and other financial systems.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reports to support management decision-making.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• A minimum 2 years of relevant working financial analysis, budgeting, or operational reporting experience.
• Prior experience in a CPG or food manufacturing industry is a plus.
• University Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Math or a related field.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with a high sense of accountability and persistence in achieving goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and manage conflicts constructively.
• High integrity, adhering to ethical standards and taking responsibility for financial actions.
• Proficient in data analytics and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, common formulas), with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in PowerBI and SAP is considered a plus.
• Effective problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, understanding costing models and financial analysis.
• Clear and concise communication skills to convey financial information effectively.
• Ability to commute across multiple manufacturing locations in the GTA for work is required.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?
Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.