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ACCO Brands Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A in Mississauga, Ontario
A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.
At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.
Job Summary
ACCO Brands is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A , to join the North America Finance team. This role reports to the VP, Finance US C&OP and Canada and acts as a business partner to the N.A. Sales, Marketing and Operations teams along with other areas of Finance. The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting financial activities including analysis, outlooking and process improvements to help the business make well-informed decisions. This person will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and thrive in a dynamic workplace. They will be motivated self-starter who can excel in both an independent and team-oriented environment. This position is hybrid, working from our Mississauga, Ontario (Canada) location.
Responsibilities
Lead reporting and analytics of Gross Sales and Net Standard Gross Profit, by customer, channel, product category and brand.
Actively partner and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain on sales outlooks.
Participate in prepartation of forecasts and budgets as a part of a multi-disciplined team within the North America segment.
Perform monthly analysis of financial performance, including review of month-end metrics compared with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
Support Weekly forecast reporting by reviewing input, reconciling variances and confirming accuracy.
Monitor margin performance and identify variances to trends and expectations.
Provide tracking of Sales compensation plans and quota attainment thru collaboration with Sales Administration.
Enhance cross-functional collaboration and provide new business analytics to help leadership make well-informed decisions.
Investigate data issues and execute strong recommendations and resolutions.
Respond to ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
5+ years of experience in finance, decision support, or commercial analytics, preferably in consumer products or CPG organization.
Strong financial skills, including experience with forecasting and margin analysis.
Detail-orientated, hardworking and a team player.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Experience working with Power BI and Tableau to create and maintain dashboards and reports connected to governed data models.
Advanced Excel skills – strong ability to understand data structures, manipulate large volumes of data, build models, and generate insights.
Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain.
Solid ability to support change and impart value within an organization.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
Salary Range : $100,000 - $120,000
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About Us:
You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.
If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.
What we offer:
Hybrid work model and flexible start times
Business casual dress code
Attractive pension plan
Comprehensive health benefits
Pay for performance culture and annual incentive bonus
On-site fitness centre and employee led committee
Growing together is how we win.
With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.
Apply now and build a successful future with ACCO Brands.
More information about ACCO Brands can be found at www.accobrands.com .
ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Affirmative Action Program (“AAP”) for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A copy can be requested from Human Resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.
AODA
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.