Financial Analyst

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Who we need

Reporting to the Director, FP&A, we are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team. You will prepare accurate budgets, forecasts, and performance reports while monitoring financial results against targets. You will partner with the business to provide in-depth analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and offer actionable insights to support decision-making, continuously improving financial models and driving process enhancements.

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a week on-site in Brampton, ON.

Who you are

You are a results-driven financial analyst who excels in financial storytelling, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. You are comfortable being uncomfortable and willing to create and implement processes. You are motivated by the chance to apply your insights and learn more to support an evolving organization.

What’s in it for you

Impact and influence. You want an influential role at a collaborative, values-driven organization. You will drive meaningful change through process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains. You will have the chance to influence key financial decisions and guide leadership through your insights and recommendations.

Career development. At Skjodt-Barrett, we value the drive to bring ideas to life and the resilience to be accountable for your actions. We have a proven history of supporting the professional development and career growth of our people. Joining us now is a chance to scale your career with us.

How you will make an impact:

• Provide financial insights. You will be critical in providing reporting and analytics to guide the company’s financial management. You will develop and optimize financial models, reporting templates, and tools to streamline and enhance efficiency in daily and monthly tasks.
• Analytical storytelling. Leveraging PowerBI, you will translate complex financial data into meaningful, actionable insights and present these findings - identifying risks and opportunities through the data - to the business.
• Budgeting and forecasting. You will play a key role in annual budgeting, working with stakeholders to build departmental budgets, drive initiatives, and provide business recommendations.
• Month-end reporting. You will consolidate month-end results into a PowerPoint deck and build the framework for reporting monthly results with clear commentary. You will prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with sales, operations, and HR teams to analyze SG&A expenses and support decision-making across functions. You will analyze gross margins and inventory trends, supporting costing and inventory teams with consolidated reporting.
• Sales reporting and commissions. You will generate and analyze monthly sales reports, including rebates and commission payouts. You will provide commentary on key performance drivers versus budget, prior year, and latest estimates.

What you bring:

• The experience. You thrive in a role where you can bring about change, leveraging data to do so. You have experience analyzing financial data and generating insights that tell the financial story of a business in ways stakeholders can digest and action. You know how to translate findings to create a clear understanding of the business’s financial position. You are comfortable navigating the unknown, creating improvements and saving time.
• The knowledge. You have experience in P&L and costing. You can dive deep to understand risks and opportunities in the analysis results and forecasted numbers. You have the initiative and the knowledge to identify areas to streamline processes and build standardized reporting. Ideally, you are a CPA candidate with a clear vision of how you will grow your career in finance.
• The technical skills. You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You have experience with financial tools and reporting systems. You have used data visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau or Qlik and can take our reporting and cost tracking to the next level. You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• The interpersonal skills. You have professional written and verbal skills and believe in empowering the business with clear communication. You can build trusting and influential relationships across all teams. You are prepared to grow into a role where you will be presenting findings to the senior leadership. You have a deep appreciation for diverse experiences and approaches.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

We support and care for our employees and their families.

Benefits and perks we offer include comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and long term disability.

With paid vacation time starting at 15 days per year, paid sick time, and more, we want to ensure our employees feel supported and appreciated.

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company.
• A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of our Human Resources team. You will discuss your experience and share examples of optimizing financial processes and leveraging data.
• An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and the CFO to learn more about our growth strategy and how your experience aligns with the organization’s needs.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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