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Acosta Group Financial Analyst Sr in Mississauga, Ontario
DESCRIPTION
Acosta and its subsidiaries are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.
The Client Finance team is responsible for supporting the business in reaching their financial targets through thorough planning, forecasting, pricing support and continual finance support on clients and their programs. The Client Finance team works across several Acosta subsidiaries including Mosaic, Premium, Actionlink, and Product Connections across Canada and the US.
ROLE SUMMARY:
This is a newly created position designed to provide more robust financial support across our Canadian and US client teams. As a Sr. Financial Analyst, you will report to the Finance Director and will be crucial to supporting the growth of the company. You will work closely with members of the client account teams (from manager to VP), Premium accounting team as well as finance teams across the Acosta Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design & implement new finance processes
Review/create pricing to support on contract renewals and new projects/clients
Review invoices for completeness, accuracy & compliance with billing terms
Review month end results & complete variance analysis at a client & project level
Create quarterly & annual forecasts
Identify opportunities for cost reduction/margin improvement
Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures
Assist in system change, implementation & training
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a degree in accounting, finance or business administration
CPA in progress or complete is an asset
2-4 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting
Experience creating, changing & documenting processes
Familiarity with ERP systems or billing processes/software
Strong proficiency in excel (xlookups, index match, etc.)
Experience with PowerBI or other reporting tools is an asset
Experience at an agency or 3PL is an asset
ABOUT YOU:
Likes to collaborate with people across teams – virtually and in person
Ability to investigate & problem solve – improving technical skills, identifying problems & proposing solutions
A keen attention to detail
PERKS OF WORKING FOR ACOSTA GROUP:
Hybrid office environment – in office Tuesday-Thursday in either Mississauga or Toronto
3 weeks of vacation, increases after 2 years to 4 weeks
Benefits after 3 months
RRSP matching contributions – after a year
CPA Fee & Tuition Allowance
ABOUT US
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
Acosta Group and its subsidiaries believe the posted compensation range accurately reflects this role at the time of posting. Final pay may vary based on qualifications and location, and the range may be updated in the future.
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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Marketing
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Company: Acosta Canada Corporation
Req ID: 5359