FP&A Analyst

In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock Brewery Inc. (“Big Rock” or the “Company”) to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings – Bitter, Porter and Traditional Ale – forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, five ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series) and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today.

Big Rock currently has brewing operations in Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario and offers its products in five provinces and two territories across Canada.

We are searching for a high energy, enthusiastic professional to join our Finance team as in analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis.  This position will appeal to an independent, analytical problem solver who has a professional accounting designation (CPA) or who has a degree in Business or Commerce and is working towards a professional accounting designation.  A minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in a financial reporting environment is required, as is a high level of computer competence and experience in an automated accounting environment.  The successful candidate will have the ability to multi-task, a willingness to introduce and support system efficiencies and have a good understanding of GAAP and IFRS and will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:

  • Designs models and analysis to determine critical relationships between price, quantity and costs in order to identify and assess the profitability of product lines or market locations.
  • Independently develops tools using technology available to evaluate and monitor the company against its competitors in each market location.
  • Provide data analysis and proactive recommendations to team, to drive profitable business decisions and maximize top and bottom-line growth
  • Monitors and analyzes competitor activity and provide information to appropriate management for decision making purposes.
  • Identifies and assess the opportunities and associated risks related to development projects and business ventures using statistical and computer modeling techniques.
  • Coordinates with managers to develop research and analysis initiatives specific to their needs.
  • Works with managers to help develop confidential forecasts.
  • Manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
  • Identifies and gathers information critical to the accurate financial analysis and valuation of special projects
  • Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
  • Develops financial models to analyze and assess the value and potential financial implications of special projects.
  • Develops and implements techniques and systems to be integrated into the business planning process to assess and manage risk.
  • Conducts research and analysis relating to market developments and trends in industry with a view to identifying market opportunities or risk for the company
  • Undertakes, co-ordinates, manages and participates on special projects as required by senior management.
  • Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, pricing, new launches as well as new projects
  • Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
  • Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of progressive experience working in a financial reporting / data analysis function with a public company
  • Knowledge of / experience in consumer-packaged goods businesses and/or industries is considered an asset;
  • Strong experience in financial modeling, business analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) business integration
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, solve problems, make recommendations and draw valid conclusions in accurate manner
  • Keen analytical mind, able to take complex problems and situations and present a written and verbal solution in an easy to understand manner
  • Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset;
  • Excellent computer skills, experience in developing financial models and a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word applications and Access database;
  • Strong attention to detail and proven ability to prioritize and multi-task;
  • Ability to work in collaboration with multiple departments;
  • University Degree (Commerce, Economics, Finance, Accounting);
  • Designation such as CPA, or pursuit of designation in progress will be considered an asset; and
  • Experience with SAP Business One and business intelligence tools will be considered an asset.

If you are interested in joining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, success focused organization with an exciting growth plan please submit your CV and cover letter by email directly to jobs@bigrockbeer.com