City : Cambridge

Category : Finance

Industry : Food and Beverage Industry

Employer : PepsiCo Canada

The Finance Analyst leverages their knowledge of Sales Accounting systems, processes and controls to drive efficiency and improve corporate profitability. The Finance Analyst works cross-functionally with Field Management to improve Controls performance as well as lead Sales Accounting enhancement projects.

• Subject Matter Expert for Sales Accounting processes and systems.
• Project Work including system and process enhancements.
• Lead cross-functionally with PFC headquarters and Field teams.
• Support Sales team with training and ad hoc requests.
• Execute period and quarterly close responsibilities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support Sales Accounting team improving reporting, processes and documentation.
• Financial analysis for FLC Sales, Inventory or Commissions
• Identify areas for improvement in internal processes and system functionality. Make recommendations for implementation based on analysis of benefits and risks.  Test and implement approved recommendations.
• Lead Master Data specialist

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Finance and IT Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Specialized knowledge:
  • MS Office proficiency Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • High Excel Skills (pivot tables, formulas, pivot charts)
  • Any of SAP, Oracle, BOBJ and Power BI experience would be an asset

• Skills & Abilities:
  • Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions
  • Possess strong systems experience, can work with IT to design/troubleshoot or enhance the Commission System and other reporting tools
  • Detail-oriented, efficient and organized
  • Project experience
  • Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking
  • Self driven with ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Excellent customer service skills and stakeholder relationship.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Collaboration skills with ability to influence
  • Professionalism, initiative & drive for results
  • Demonstrated abilities in designing and documenting processes, and process controls