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Position Snapshot Business area: Nestlé Canada Purina PetCare
Job title: Sales Financial Analyst
Location: Mississauga, ON located at 2500 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga ON L5J 1K8;
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A Little About Us
We are a leader in the pet care industry, whose vision is to be the world’s most trusted Company in Enriching the Lives of Pets and the People Who Love Them. We are high performers who thrive among the best and offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work. We are committed to building a team that is committed to pets and their owners. Your Pet, Our Passion®
Position Summary
We are looking for a Financial Analyst – Sales to join our Finance team and act as a key co‑pilot to the Sales organization.
In this role, you will support trade spend management, customer financial analysis, and business planning activities to help drive profitable growth across key accounts. You’ll partner closely with both Finance and Sales teams, providing insights that influence decision-making and improve financial performance. This is a great opportunity for early-career candidates looking to build strong commercial finance experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Note: This position is a brand-new role.
A day in the life of a Sales Financial Analyst:
Sales Finance & Decision Support
- Analyze key financial metrics (e.g., NPS, NNS, and Margin Contribution) to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
- Support monthly customer and channel P&L analysis and participate in business reviews with Sales teams
- Partner with Account Managers to ensure trade spend activities deliver expected business results
- Contribute to business planning, including preparation of account-level forecasts for current and future years
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and insights to support decision-making
Trade Spend & Financial Management
- Support day-to-day management of Total Trade Spend (TTS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards
- Assist with monthly trade reconciliations using Osprey and SAP
- Support monthly trade reviews (“trade scrubs”) with Sales partners
Reporting & Close Activities
- Support timely and accurate period-end closing (PEC) activities
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for various levels of management
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial deliverables
What Will Make You Successful
- University degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present to small to mid-size audiences
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; SAP experience is an asset
We have a friendly, supportive team in an environment that prioritises coaching and mentoring. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting opportunity to drive strategy and build a marketing career with the leader in the PetCare industry
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!
Compensation Range: $ 70,000 – $ 80,000 CAD
At Nestle Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, in compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency regulations.
What You Need To Know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.
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