Plant Financial Analyst - Procurement

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder and CEO, Nicola Kilner.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst – Procurement with an accounting background within manufacturing, to join our Finance team.

This role is based out of our Etobicoke office.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Responsible for GR/IR (goods receipt/invoice receipt) accounting, its monthly reconciliation, proper coordination with all relevant stakeholders and ensuring its accurate reporting in Financials
• Build strategic partnerships with procurement leaders & create financial models for decision-making
• Assist in planning exercises and providing procurement input for the quarterly and annual budgeting cycles
• Hold monthly/weekly meetings as needed with procurement stakeholders to monitor approved budgets.
• Responsible for proper analysis of PPV (Purchase price variance) and all material variances and its timely and accurate reporting.
• Develop templates, performance metrics and prepare Procurement finance reports
• Complete month end closing procedures including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, management reports and variance analysis with respect to Procurement accounting
• Research, review and analyze key procurement operations metrics and provide recommendations for improvements
• Serve as advisor to, and strategic partner, with our Plant Controller, assisting in most decisions related to forecasts and new initiatives to drive potential profit improvement opportunities and other avenues in pursuit of operational excellence.
• Assist in coordination with internal and external auditors’ requests for information and supporting schedules
• Perform SOX compliance activities and support internal and external audit engagements
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position (in a manufacturing environment) as well as a CPA designation or working toward a CPA
• Strong understanding of procurement accounting & its reporting
• Strong understanding of PPV and material variances
• At least some experience or exposure with working with auditors
• Strong analytical and technical accounting skills as well as excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
  
  

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Do the right thing
• Create impact
• Respect small things
• Care too much
• Be the future
  
  

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3

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