Fp&a Analyst

**Job Title**: FP & A Analyst, Management Control

**Location**: Greater Toronto Area

**About Us**:
Welcome to Lactalis Canada - where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households

With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more

**About the opportunity**:
Analyst, Management Control (FP&A) will be involved in running the annual budgeting process and producing regular forecasts that show the expected future performance of the business. Playing a key role in the organization the Analyst, Management Control (FP&A) will analyse business trends and past results (P&L), advise on how company performance can be improved and explore potential growth scenarios.

**The attributes we are looking for**:

- Preparation of the monthly reporting package comparing actual results against budgets, previous year, and forecasts. Provide variance analysis to explain differences in performance and make improvements going forward.
- Support the close process (month/year) ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the P&L
- Work with Business Unit heads to build their annual budgets and monthly rolling forecasts.
- Support the business unit management control team on preparation of the monthly package, budget consolidation and longue term plan.
- Prepare & Monitor performance indicators (KPIs), highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
- Utilising BI tools to delivery meaningful insights into business performance. Support daily / weekly KPIs analyses vs the budget and previous year.
- Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
- Elaborate the action plan initiatives and Risk & Opportunities to the budget / forecast.
- Support and perform account reconciliation.

**What you will bring**:

- MBA or bachelor’s degree in finance or bachelor’s degree in food engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- CPA (completed or in progress) is an asset.
- Good at managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Enjoys using Excel and PowerPoint.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated.
- Proficient with SAP BW environment is an asset.
- Working knowledge of dashboarding tools (Power BI)
- Strong data visualization / dashboarding skills

**What Lactalis will offer**:
Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

- A Competitive Base Salary
- A Performance-Based Bonus System
- 4 Weeks of Vacation
- Benefits starting day 1
- A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
- Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
- A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
- Learning and Development opportunities
- A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
- **Our ESG commitment**:_

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.
- **Our commitment to DEI**:_

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team - confidentiality will be maintained.
- **Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.**_

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
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