Financial Analyst, Commercial FP&A

Job purpose

Reporting to the Manager Commercial FP&A the Financial Analyst will support forecasting budgeting performance management and standardized reporting for the Commercial FP&A pillar. This role is central to FP&As evolution from a reporting-focused function to one that shapes decisions and provides clarity to the business with a particular focus on standardizing and automating the financial reports models and routines that form the backbone of the planning cycle.

The Analyst will spend a meaningful portion of their time rebuilding manual recurring deliverables into efficient repeatable processes: streamlining variance analysis month-end reporting forecast rollups and management reporting packages. This is a high-learning seat for someone early in their career who wants to understand the fundamentals of how a P&L is planned measured and explained while materially reducing the low-value manual work that holds the team back from insight.

Accountabilities and responsibilities

• Build maintain and continuously improve standardized financial reporting variance analysis month-end close packages forecast rollups and management reporting with a bias toward automation and repeatability over manual rework
• Apply advanced Excel skills (complex formulas Power Query pivot models structured references and lookup/array functions) to replace manual processes with scalable auditable tools
• Partner with the Commercial FP&A team to deliver budgets forecasts month-end reporting product line profitability SG&A and inventory analysis ensuring a single trusted version of the truth across deliverables
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset identify inefficient processes challenge how things have always been done and focus on standardization before automation
• Develop a deep understanding of the business drivers behind the numbers how Commercial decisions flow through to revenue margin and working capital and translate that understanding into clearer reporting and analysis
• Support the broader FP&A team on ad-hoc analysis special projects and cross-pillar initiatives as required

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline; recent graduate to 12 years of relevant experience
• Actively pursuing (or intending to pursue) a CPA CFA or equivalent finance/accounting designation
• Advanced Excel skills are essential including complex formulas Power Query pivot tables and a working knowledge of how to design reporting tools that scale; exposure to Power BI VBA SQL or similar is a plus
• Genuine passion for understanding the fundamentals how a P&L is built how forecasts come together and why the numbers move the way they do
• Enterprise thinking curiosity about how decisions in Commercial Operations Pricing and Procurement connect even early in your career
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy transparency and accountability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a monthly close and planning cadence
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals and financial statement mechanics
• Comfortable operating within clear governance and ownership models with a bias toward a single trusted version of the truth
• Self-motivated able to work independently in a fast-paced and transforming environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills able to explain what the numbers mean not just what they are

Whats in it for you

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path backed by great benefits flexible work and a culture of diversity innovation and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Heath dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

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Salary Transparency: High Liner Foods compensation offerings are founded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $60K - $71K; the base pay is offered based on a variety of factors including geographical market location and may vary depending on job grading practices job-related knowledge skills experience and internal equity factors. As part of our total rewards offering employees may be eligible to participate in an annual short-term incentive program and long-term incentive program (for Dir) subject to program eligibility requirements.

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Vacancy Status: Current Vacancy

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