Analyst, Finance at Saputo in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

Saputo is seeking a Finance, Analyst for an existing opportunity within our organization.

As an Analyst, Finance, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing commercial programs for retail accounts across Canada. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work both regionally and nationally, providing critical support to our sales department and collaborating closely with the Manager, Finance.

This position requires an in-office presence four days per week at our Ville Saint‑Laurent office, with one day per week working remotely.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Play a key role in debit note management by ensuring timely clearing and resolution of deductions;

• Daily reviews of debit notes to ensure proper clearing;

• Weekly follow up with sales for debit note approval;

• Weekly financial review of retail business ensuring accuracy and providing summary comments;

• Manage commercial programs and analysis of sales performance indicators;

• Prepare comparative analysis of commercial programs;

• Work with various administrative departments across Canada to ensure the proper management of commercial programs;

• Participate in end-of-month procedures by helping with journal entries and producing the required financial reports (account reconciliations, financial packages, payments, etc);

• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets;

• Act as the point person and administrative support for the sales department across Canada and finance team members, including various gross profit analysis and payments;

• Support annual financial audits;

• Any other duties as assigned;

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

•  University degree in accounting, finance or other relevant field

• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar position

• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation considered an asset

• High level of precision, organizational and analytical skills, self-motivation and initiative

• Knowledge of BI (Business Intelligence) and AS/400 is an asset;

• Excellent proficiency in Excel and the Office suite

• Bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written is essential as the candidate will have to work closely with teams located across Canada

As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid Parental Leave program

• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

• Organized activities for employees and their families  

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: $68 630 - $90 080

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.    

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