FP&A Analyst - Category

Who is Mother Parkers?
We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity in our Finance department for a FP&A Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for the reporting, forecasting, budgeting & analysis for the Category team. As well, you will also work with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to complete financial and comparative analysis on product profitability, including detailed product costings. Leveraging our new Power BI tool, you’ll be tasked with implementing new processes to enhance our current reporting and analysis capabilities. In addition, you will collaborate with various stakeholders across Finance and Category Marketing to identify actions, perform sensitivity/scenario analysis, review P&L performance and determine opportunities and risks. Your ability to understand the big picture while also focusing on the details will be critical to your success.
What you get to do:

• Perform detailed product costings to support the business and provide sensitivities/scenarios analysis for product profitability.
• Manage the reporting, budgeting & forecasting for the Category P&L, ensuring timelines are met.
• Participation in the commercial support budgeting, forecasting and tracking process.
• Participation in key decisions with sensitivities/scenario analysis.
• Provide analysis on key business projects, such as cost inflation, SKU optimization, innovations and business propositions.
• Educate internal stakeholders on simple financial assessments fostering an environment for them to self-serve.
• Financial tool development for performance assessment and cash flow analysis.
• Preparation of the Monthly Business Review financial analysis.

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Tier-one company (preferably consumer goods) working closely with financial and non-financial stakeholders to deliver results.
• Interest in, or currently, pursuing a financial designation.
• Previous experience in customer/category team support is an asset.
• Excellent modelling skills in Excel, including cash flow modelling.
• Able to manipulate large amounts of data and build efficient processes to streamline reporting.
• Previous hands-on experience with ERP systems to best utilize information is an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to communicate and convey financial and business impact(s) to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong Analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable information, able to provide new ideas and challenge current thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work in an environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with capabilities in managing multiple responsibilities.

What we offer you:

• Flex hours and a hybrid work model (2-3 days/week in the office).
• Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Dress for your day – when you’re in the office, come in your jeans, or a business suit if you’re meeting with a client.
• Tuition Assistance Program – we value continuous learning and self-development.
  

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While Mother Parkers welcomes all applications, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies or search firms. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.