Analyst, Pricing and Revenue Support

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:
Regular

Job Description:
The Analyst, Pricing Revenue Support will play a critical role in supporting the company's financial planning and performance management with a specific focus on Gross Margin (GM).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting:
- Support the preparation of the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Gross Margin forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, Procurement, Product) to gather inputs, model scenarios, and understand key drivers influencing revenue, direct costs and pricing.

Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and distribute timely and accurate Gross Margin performance reports, including variance analysis against plan, prior forecast, and prior year.- Provide detailed root-cause analysis for variances in revenue, COGS, inventory valuation, and related profitability metrics.- Develop and maintain dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track GM health and trends.

Business Support & Strategic Initiatives:
- Be a finance support for the development of financial models and analysis to support new product introductions, pricing changes, strategic sourcing initiatives, and capital expenditure proposals (business cases).- Identify risks and opportunities within the gross margin structure and proactively communicate insights and recommendations to the Director and senior management.- Support the month-end and quarter-end close process by ensuring accurate GM results and performing accrual/reserve analysis where needed.

Process Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data integrity.- Standardize reporting procedures and enhance the utilization of financial planning systems and tools.

Required Qualifications

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

**Experience**:
- 2-4 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, or Accounting, with direct exposure to Gross Margin, COGS, or Inventory analysis preferred.

Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling, large data manipulation).- Experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and dedicated FP&A or business intelligence tools (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, Tableau) is a strong asset.

Analytical Skills:
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data, draw conclusions, and present recommendations in a clear, concise format.

Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively partner with non-finance teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)- CPA, CFA, or MBA in progress or completed.- Bilingualism (FR/EN) is preferred. Cogeco operates inside and outside of QC.- Experience in the telco industry.- Familiarity with transfer pricing methodologies and international gross margin considerations.
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Location:
Montréal, QC

Company:
Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.