Financial Analyst

We have a current opening for a Financial Analyst and are actively reviewing applications.

The Financial Analyst role ensures ongoing analysis of local production performance and efficiencies.

Main Responsibilities

Industrial Costs / Analysis

• Ensure ongoing analysis of progress and variance of resources used in production and production efficiency.
• Prepare the corresponding reports.

Month End

• Execute Month-end close procedure.
• Liaise with Maintenance, Administration, and Central to meet Group close timelines (Local and Central level).
• Execute assessments and cycles – correcting and troubleshooting with IT and Central functions if required.

Preliminary Budget

• Preparation of all necessary information for availability of preliminary budget.
• Preparation of proposal for discussion and subsequent approval of preliminary budget.

Budget Preparation

• Advanced preparation of documentation and compilation of data.
• Support the Head of Production Unit in creating the budget proposals.
• Participate in discussions regarding the budget with Central Operations Office.

Final Analysis (Month/Year End)

• Monitor variations in costs and share significant shifts with various Departments and Head of the Production Unit.
• Suggest and initiate necessary corrective actions to realign within budget.
• Preparation of evaluation and final results.

Reporting

• Preparation of internal reports and reports for other Ferrero Units.
• Preparation of specific budget progress reports pertaining to personnel, energy, equipment depreciation, overhead, etc.
• Month-end Reporting Package Preparation (Co-generation, FOX, Monthly variances).
• Communication of Variances and Results to Production AGs, highlighting key trends to UGPs.

Monthly Variances

• Create database for Monthly Variances.
• Analyze and report variances ± 1000 CAD.
• Activate or support action plan to reduce variances.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics or Statistics preferred.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of production process including phases, cycles, production models and Ferrero information systems related to production.
• Understanding of Costing.
• Experience in Inventory Control.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment.

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.