Financial Analyst Financial Analyst

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Mississauga, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nestlé Purina Pet Care is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Finance & Control team. Reporting to the Manager – Finance & Control, this role plays a key part in market accounting, financial reporting, decision support, and internal control activities. The Financial Analyst acts as a guardian of market accounting policies and a key liaison with Accounting Operations, supporting accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This position is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

University degree with a major or minor in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
2–3 years of experience in financial reporting and/or accounting, ideally within a large CPG, manufacturing, or supply chain environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Solid understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, and financial processes.
Ability to interpret complex financial information and present insights to senior stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Collaborative mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills.
SAP experience and knowledge of financial systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Period-End Closing (PEC) activities within assigned areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Perform and review account reconciliations, post journal corrections, and prepare manual journal entries using approved tools.
Support Shared Service Center and function-led end-to-end improvement initiatives, participating in operational review meetings as required.
Prepare, validate, and transfer profit to NCI and support banking and treasury-related activities (netting, cheques, and miscellaneous transactions).
Support Fixed Asset accounting, reporting, and compliance activities.
Perform master data health checks and ensure posting accuracy for costing-related accruals during period close.
Participate in analysis of actuals versus forecasts and prior year results, preparing dashboards across Hybrid, Distribution Centers, and MOGE.
Support annual and quarterly standard costing processes for finished products, including third-party and co packer items.
Ensure accuracy of payroll and people-related accruals, performing regular pre-PEC health checks.
Support planning, forecasting, and reporting of assigned P&L lines, including overhead expenses and Dynamic Forecast inputs.
Provide financial and non-financial reporting to support business transparency and decision-making at local and group levels.
Act as a back-up for Compliance Senior Finance Analyst in monitoring segregation of duties, compensating controls, ICOS KRIs and KPIs.
Support internal and external audits and assist with information requests related to sales tax, income tax, and customs compliance.
Review and approve customs-related amendments for finished goods imports, identifying risks and opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Free Headspace Account – guidance to create habits to support your mental health
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
Bring your dog to work!