Sr. Financial Analyst, Innovation and Costing
Top Benefits
About the role
Highlights of this opportunity:
- Developing financial models including new product costing and working with our brand managers and commercial sales team to optimize our innovation activities
- Review and validate assumptions within financial models and business cases ensuring alignment with cross functional partners
- Lead all facets of the innovation and marketing finance functions, including financial analysis of business performance, cost saving opportunities, budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision making support
- Development of dashboards, metrics and reports that support our marketing leaders to drive sustainable profitable growth of our branded portfolio
- Performing post-mortem analysis of innovation activities to identify optimization and improvement opportunities
- Coordinate with the marketing team and the finance leadership in the development of annual operating plans and forecasts
- Contribute and support the formulation of brand/category initiatives and strategies
- Take charge of ad-hoc projects and analysis to evaluate opportunities and mitigate operational risks, for effective strategic decision-making
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Mindset of innovation and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, math, data science or related fields
- CPA designation or in the process of obtaining it is preferred, but not required
- Strong commercial finance acumen with proven ability to partner with cross functionals to make a positive impact on business strategy.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance and/or consulting
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting inventory and costing
- Proficiency in data management, including preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial information
- Hands-on experience using data/ analytics dashboards (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, etc)
- Strong Excel skills and experience using promotional management tools will be an asset
Notes:
- This role reports into the Supply Chain Finance Director and interacts closely with the AVP Finance, & CFO
- This position is based out of our HQ in Richmond, BC - 4 days a week in the office is required.
- Base salary range is: $90,000 - $105,000 plus bonus
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About Nature's Path
At Nature’s Path Foods, we’ve made organic breakfast foods and snacks for 40+ years with a simple purpose: to leave the Earth better than we found it.
From crunchy granolas to pantry staples and snack-time favorites, our products show up in kitchens across the world. Nature’s Path Foods includes the following brands: Nature’s Path Organic, Love Crunch, EnviroKidz, Love Child, Anita’s Organic Mill, and Que Pasa, all rooted in a commitment to organic ingredients, great taste, and sustainable sourcing.
We’re a family-owned, independent Canadian based company whose spent over four decades championing organic agriculture and proving that business can be a force for good. In the last 20 years, Nature’s Path Organic Foods has donated over CAD $81.7 million in organic food and cash to local charities, food banks, environmental & research NGOs, and organic advocacy.
Behind every product is a team of passionate people across North America who care deeply about the future of food. At Nature’s Path, you’ll find curious minds, collaborative teams, and people who want their work to make a difference -- from farm to shelf.
We’re building the next generation of organic food, and we’re always looking for great people to grow with us. Apply to our open roles today on our website: naturespath.com/en-ca/pages/careers. #DoGoodEatWellTogether
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Sr. Financial Analyst, Innovation and Costing
Top Benefits
About the role
Highlights of this opportunity:
- Developing financial models including new product costing and working with our brand managers and commercial sales team to optimize our innovation activities
- Review and validate assumptions within financial models and business cases ensuring alignment with cross functional partners
- Lead all facets of the innovation and marketing finance functions, including financial analysis of business performance, cost saving opportunities, budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision making support
- Development of dashboards, metrics and reports that support our marketing leaders to drive sustainable profitable growth of our branded portfolio
- Performing post-mortem analysis of innovation activities to identify optimization and improvement opportunities
- Coordinate with the marketing team and the finance leadership in the development of annual operating plans and forecasts
- Contribute and support the formulation of brand/category initiatives and strategies
- Take charge of ad-hoc projects and analysis to evaluate opportunities and mitigate operational risks, for effective strategic decision-making
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Mindset of innovation and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, math, data science or related fields
- CPA designation or in the process of obtaining it is preferred, but not required
- Strong commercial finance acumen with proven ability to partner with cross functionals to make a positive impact on business strategy.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance and/or consulting
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting inventory and costing
- Proficiency in data management, including preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial information
- Hands-on experience using data/ analytics dashboards (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, etc)
- Strong Excel skills and experience using promotional management tools will be an asset
Notes:
- This role reports into the Supply Chain Finance Director and interacts closely with the AVP Finance, & CFO
- This position is based out of our HQ in Richmond, BC - 4 days a week in the office is required.
- Base salary range is: $90,000 - $105,000 plus bonus
Not the right fit? Search for Financial Analyst, Innovation and Costing jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About Nature's Path
At Nature’s Path Foods, we’ve made organic breakfast foods and snacks for 40+ years with a simple purpose: to leave the Earth better than we found it.
From crunchy granolas to pantry staples and snack-time favorites, our products show up in kitchens across the world. Nature’s Path Foods includes the following brands: Nature’s Path Organic, Love Crunch, EnviroKidz, Love Child, Anita’s Organic Mill, and Que Pasa, all rooted in a commitment to organic ingredients, great taste, and sustainable sourcing.
We’re a family-owned, independent Canadian based company whose spent over four decades championing organic agriculture and proving that business can be a force for good. In the last 20 years, Nature’s Path Organic Foods has donated over CAD $81.7 million in organic food and cash to local charities, food banks, environmental & research NGOs, and organic advocacy.
Behind every product is a team of passionate people across North America who care deeply about the future of food. At Nature’s Path, you’ll find curious minds, collaborative teams, and people who want their work to make a difference -- from farm to shelf.
We’re building the next generation of organic food, and we’re always looking for great people to grow with us. Apply to our open roles today on our website: naturespath.com/en-ca/pages/careers. #DoGoodEatWellTogether