Senior Cost Analyst

DVP & Eglinton Avenue - Ontario

Permanent

CPG

Added on 11/30/2011

About the company
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, and chocolate. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and distributes its world-famous brands in more than 180 countries. Wrigley is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, a private, family-owned company founded in 1911. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food companies, generating global revenues of $30 billion annually and producing some of the world's leading brands in six segments that include Chocolate, Drinks, Food, Petcare, Symbioscience and Wrigley.

Job description
The Toronto Supply Chain Finance team supports the Toronto site by providing financial oversight and analysis for its operation. The team will deliver the period end management reporting package, identify and explain major variance and drive business partnerships with other Functional leads within the SC business.

Job Summary:
Analyze cost data for the Toronto manufacturing site and produce relevant information and commentary which enables senior management to make sound business decisions and execute plans accordingly. This role is a business partner to various business functions and provides support to understand prime cost, labour, variable and overhead costs. In addition, this role must use financial data to help identify risks and opportunities that impact business performance, drive results and minimize variances. Period end, Forecasting and OB activities remain large elements within the role and need to be well executed, thoroughly understood and properly reflect the site's financial performance. Continuous improvement initiatives and participation within the TPM framework round out the activities.

Breakdown of the Position:
• 30% - Gather, analyze and interpret financial data within Prime Costs, Labour, Overheads and Variable costs in order to provide financial insight and commentary to variances, trends, risks and opportunities. This will provide support to the Supply Chain Leadership Team to aid in decision making.
• 30% - Complete all Period end Financial Reporting requirements within established timelines. This includes all SAP close
processes, Management and Statutory reporting, as well as, any additional requirement for Financial Information.
• 15% - Participate, support and provide analytical resources for period Forecasting and Operating Budget activities which take place throughout the year. Partner with key budget owners and Functional leaders to ensure information is properly captured, understood and reflects key business initiatives..

Who we are looking for
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting plus a CMA, CGA, CA, or MBA Designation
• 5+ years accounting experience
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Thorough understanding of financial forecasting methods and budget development
• Ability to perform complex analysis of financial and variance data and summarize key results for senior management
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Sense of Urgency and Accountability
• Ability to work as a business partner with senior managers
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What's on offer
Basic Salary plus competitive benefits package & bonus.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 416-306-3941.
Your application will be sent to Alexandra Mather with the reference TOAM1230431 .
Reference: TOAM1230431

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