Senior Analyst, Financial Planning

Pernod Ricard•Toronto, ON

13d•CA$78,900 - CA$98,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd., where moments matter. At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands. We offer outstanding career prospects and rewards, invested in your growth. Our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We are guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

Requirements

Previous financial planning & reporting experience, and/or previous experience in financial consulting firm (minimum 2/3 years preferred)
Fundamental knowledge of accounting and financial concepts
Proven Self-Starter – proactive problem solver and intellectually curious with strong critical thinking abilities
Strategic thinker focused on both short-term delivery and long-term transformation.
High level ability for step change innovation, customer focus and partnering (Team oriented, highly collaborative, and able to build cross-functional relationships)
Results oriented, action motivated, takes initiative and assess situations quickly to help achieve goals.
“Data Detective” – excellent data management skills with a strong analytical mindset; ability to identify data issues and find solutions.
Effective communicator incorporating strong listening and curiosity.
Excellent business acumen and established analytical skills with attention to detail - ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial information for accuracy and conformance to Group requirements.
Able to adapt to change and work under pressure in a detail-oriented, accuracy and deadline-based environment.
Strong interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
High proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Previous industry/consumer packaged goods experience would be an asset.
Previous experience with Essbase, Tagetik, Anaplan, Power-BI based reporting and planning tools would be an asset.
MBA or Accounting designation Preferred (CA or CPA/CMA/CGA/CFA/MBA)

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of monthly business-oriented financial presentations and reports for various levels of senior leadership to measure the Company’s Profit and Loss results against Company objectives.
Provide value-added business support to other stakeholders to aid them in decision making on a regular basis, notably regarding Structure Costs
Act as the Finance business partner to the Sales & Marketing teams to help drive successful implementation of key strategic initiatives by delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with various stakeholders in monthly analysis, latest estimates, and annual planning/ forecasting activities with a particular focus on Export business and public company results.
Assist in management of submission of the Company’s annual and long-term P&L budgets, with a lead on Structure Costs, while liaising with different departments and other affiliates
Demonstrate logic and creative approach to problem solving while providing insights.
Participate in the Company’s long-term strategic planning process with a focus on Export business, statutory P&L and Structure Costs
Actively participate in ad-hoc business analyses and requests, such as regular business review presentations focused on Structure Costs, Export business and public company results
Manage Corby and Hiram Walker entities’ Structure Costs actuals and forecasts with the support of the FP&A Manager, as well as develop an in-depth understanding of key Structure Costs longer-term stakes to challenge Business Unit Directors in the making of their budgets and provide Senior Management levels with efficient and accurate forecasts with the active support of the FP&A Director
Improve existing Structure Cost tracking and forecasting processes/files in order to deliver more granular and higher quality insights and analysis and enhance budget accountability across departments.
Provide support for renegotiation of recharge agreements with Pernod Ricard by helping consultants understand the nature of existing agreements and the shared services Corby leverages/provides, and how Corby financial statements are ultimately impacted.
Act as a key business partner for the Foreign Affairs Winery team with the support of the FP&A Manager and enhance existing financial analysis and tracking of forecasts and government grants.
Support investor relations team by enhancing quarterly financial analysis and analysis of Corby’s stock performance versus peers.
Actively mentoring and supporting colleagues to build skills, encourage career development, and enhance overall team performance.