Finance Associate

**Title**:Finance Associate
**Department**:Finance Reports to: Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Business Partner
**Schedule**:Hybrid: 3 days in the office/ 2 days from home.
**Location**: Kitchener, ON

**Company Background**
Carlsberg Canada Inc. (CCI) is the Canadian Division of Carlsberg Breweries A/S which is the World’s 3rd largest brewer and one of the fastest growing brewers in the World. With over 100 beer brands in our portfolio Carlsberg sells beer in over 140 countries worldwide while producing beer under license in over 40 countries. Carlsberg Canada recently purchased Waterloo Brewing Ltd. so Carlsberg Canada includes the production, distribution and commercialization of Carlsberg and Waterloo products as well as various co-manufacturing partnerships.

**Role Summary**
Finance Associate plays a crucial role within the organization, reporting to the ISC Finance Business Partner. This role serves as a bridge between the organization and Supply Chain Management, with a primary focus on achieving ISC (Integrated Supply Chain) savings and efficiencies. Key responsibilities include supporting Supply Chain function with financial analysis for decision-making, coordinating the annual budgeting and quarterly estimating process, ensuring timely and accurate month-end closing and reporting globally, and driving efficiency projects in collaboration with Managers while providing financial input for business plans.

**Accountabilities**:

- Responsible for gathering and analyzing financial data, generating financial reports and statements for ISC functions (Production/Logistics/Procurement), and managing relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure the Month End Closing process is completed with high quality and in a timely manner, including preparing the latest estimates and budgets for ISC functions.
- Support efforts to simplify, structure, and enhance transparency in reporting, aiming to improve efficiencies within ISC finance processes.
- Monitor and track savings initiatives within ISC functions and overall cost development, ensuring transparency and follow-up.
- Participate actively in developing strategies for local ISC functions and assist in the annual budgeting process and preparing estimates.
- Ensure structured and rigorous development of business cases and investments.
- Provide support for Group and local initiatives, including data gathering and analysis, ad-hoc reporting, scenario development and validation, and other finance-related tasks to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Conduct accurate analysis on variances, identifying Risks & Opportunities.
- Ensure proper utilization of ERP and other reporting and analysis systems within designated areas of responsibility.
- Collaborate across functions and organizations, particularly with ISC functions, FP&A team, and local/regional management.

**Qualifications**:

- A University/College degree in accounting is required, a professional accounting designation such as CPA, or actively working towards obtaining one is considered an asset.
- 3+ years of experience in an accounting role with at least one year of professional experience in controlling, with a significant portion focused on supply chain functions such as production, logistics, and procurement.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required. Knowledge of Power BI will be viewed as an asset.
- Hands-on experience with accounting databases and ERP systems (MS Business Central)
- Proficient in both independent and team-based work.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to think in terms of cause and consequence.
- Capable of meeting critical deadlines during month-end cycles during budget/forecasts.
- Enthusiastic about improving and automating system processes.

CARLSBERG GROUP: BREWING FOR A BETTER TODAY AND TOMORROW

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (required)
- ERP systems: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2B 3X9