FP&A Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEWThe FP&A Analyst plays a key role in the evolution of the Financial Planning and Analysis team at Kruger. The incumbent will perform the financial and budgetary analysis required for various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes, including the analysis of consolidated budget variances for senior management and the Company's board of directors. He/she will also be responsible for improving the analysis and forecasting processes relating to financial and production data, as well as performing ad hoc requests relating to financial planning and analysis and special projects.RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITY·Execute recurring reporting processes jointly with other team members, such as:oProducing consolidated forecast / budget information from the consolidation system on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, taking into consideration the different accounting standards used in the company (ASPE and IFRS).oProducing reports for senior management, the Executive Committee, the Company’s board of directors and the Audit Advisory Committee; continuously optimizing and automating financial processes and reporting.oSupporting and advising divisions during the budget process, standardizing, and consolidating the budgeted financial data and improving the process.·Assist in building and maintaining top-down consolidated financial models, containing the current fiscal year and long-range forecast of the divisions and Holdco, as well as valuation metrics.·Analyze trends, variances, and strategic / investment opportunities.·Perform benchmarking of the divisions vs. their competitors, analyze and communicate the results.·Support activities related to optimizing capital allocation and structure, as well as new financings.·Enhance data analytics capabilities within the FP&A team by performing ad hoc analysis of both financial and operational data and contribute to the evolution of the analytical culture across Kruger.·Continuously improve and simplify the existing reporting processes and automate them wherever possible.·Perform ad hoc requests relating to financial planning and analysis and special projects.QUALIFICATIONSUniversity degree in accounting (preferred), business administration, commerce or finance; CPA or CFA designation is considered an asset.EXPERIENCEA minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in FP&A, Accounting and / or Corporate Finance.Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.Strong knowledge of financial statements analysis and financial ratios / KPIs.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to deal with colleagues at all levels, including production sites and head office.SKILLS AND ABILITIESQuality focus and effective time managementProficiency in analytical thinking, prioritization, and executionIn-depth knowledge and skills in accountingProficiency in research and analysis methodsInsightful decision-making and judgementStrong work ethic, integrity, and positive team spiritHigh level of self-confidence and excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to respond appropriately and calmly to emergency situations and to meet deadlinesLANGUAGES·Bilingualism (French and English) is essential.Knowledge of English is required for this specific position as Kruger deals with partners across North America and the successful candidate will be required to communicate frequently with them. Kruger has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing English language requirements, including assessing the actual language needs associated with the duties to be performed, ensuring that the language skills already required of other employees were insufficient for the performance of those duties, and limiting as much as possible the number of positions with duties requiring English language skills.