Financial Analyst: Hybrid (CONTRACT)
About the role
McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.
The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.
Please Note: This is a 12 month Contract Position Overview The Financial Analyst will drive improved decision making and delivery of business results by providing proactive forward-looking strategic, commercial and market insights to the Commercial business. The Finance Business Partner is the primary Finance interaction point for the commercial business – guiding, supporting, and mentoring the Commercial function to drive performance and deliver financial targets.
Responsibilities
- Reporting and Analysis - Provides commentary and insight into business performance to drive understanding of month end results.
- Preparation of monthly/quarterly business reviews and communicate trade budgets and strategies to senior management, finance, and marketing.
- Interpreting and analyzing customer specific requests from the sales field and partnering to develop financial P&Ls, analytics, scenarios, and ROI metrics to allow for fact-based decision making related to customer requests.
- Provide business partnership and financial leadership on short-term business projects and long-term strategic objectives.
- Participate in business planning projects with cross functional business partners and provide actionable insights to assist in key decision making including the strategic and annual plan, budget, and quarterly forecasts.
- Provide ad-hoc analyses and project support for initiatives across Commercial and Global Finance Team
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics or Accounting
- 1-3 years of experience in accounting / financial analysis
- Strong process orientation and ability to bridge financial analysis to sales processes, providing actionable insights with meaningful recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and ability to work effectively across multiple functions of the organization.
- Effective planning and organizational skills, very strong demonstrated analytical and problem- solving skills and strong Excel (financial modeling), Word and Power Point abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.
About McCormick & Company
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. McCormick creates flavors for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savory, performance nutrition, and health.
The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust.
Our herbs and spices come from 80 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 150 countries and territories. Our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. At McCormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration, based on the highest ethical values for our employees.
McCormick is a team of 13,000 employees located around the world—and we’re growing. If you have a passion for flavor—and you’re ready to take a journey—come have a seat at our table.
Financial Analyst: Hybrid (CONTRACT)
About the role
McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.
The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.
Please Note: This is a 12 month Contract Position Overview The Financial Analyst will drive improved decision making and delivery of business results by providing proactive forward-looking strategic, commercial and market insights to the Commercial business. The Finance Business Partner is the primary Finance interaction point for the commercial business – guiding, supporting, and mentoring the Commercial function to drive performance and deliver financial targets.
Responsibilities
- Reporting and Analysis - Provides commentary and insight into business performance to drive understanding of month end results.
- Preparation of monthly/quarterly business reviews and communicate trade budgets and strategies to senior management, finance, and marketing.
- Interpreting and analyzing customer specific requests from the sales field and partnering to develop financial P&Ls, analytics, scenarios, and ROI metrics to allow for fact-based decision making related to customer requests.
- Provide business partnership and financial leadership on short-term business projects and long-term strategic objectives.
- Participate in business planning projects with cross functional business partners and provide actionable insights to assist in key decision making including the strategic and annual plan, budget, and quarterly forecasts.
- Provide ad-hoc analyses and project support for initiatives across Commercial and Global Finance Team
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics or Accounting
- 1-3 years of experience in accounting / financial analysis
- Strong process orientation and ability to bridge financial analysis to sales processes, providing actionable insights with meaningful recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and ability to work effectively across multiple functions of the organization.
- Effective planning and organizational skills, very strong demonstrated analytical and problem- solving skills and strong Excel (financial modeling), Word and Power Point abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.
About McCormick & Company
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. McCormick creates flavors for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savory, performance nutrition, and health.
The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust.
Our herbs and spices come from 80 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 150 countries and territories. Our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. At McCormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration, based on the highest ethical values for our employees.
McCormick is a team of 13,000 employees located around the world—and we’re growing. If you have a passion for flavor—and you’re ready to take a journey—come have a seat at our table.