Finance Analyst
Posted 20 Nov 2025
Advertised as “Finance Analyst, Commercial Canada”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAccounting, Business, Finance
Study levelBachelor's
Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.
So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.
You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.
Position Summary
The Finance Analyst, Commercial Canada supports profitable sales growth by turning financial and market data into insights that guide business decisions.
Working closely with the Commercial and Sales Planning & Strategy teams, you will analyze Gross Sales to Net Sales performance, maintain reporting and financial models, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and support annual plans and forecasts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage Gross Sales to Net Sales P&L lines, including analyzing, summarizing, and presenting key findings to cross-functional partners.
- Support monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual plans, and longer-term financial planning.
- Own variable selling forecasts and actuals, including variance analysis and commentary on key drivers.
- Prepare and post trade spend accrual journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting requirements.
- Own the setup and maintenance of trade spend conditions in SAP, ensuring rates and terms are accurate, current, and aligned with approved customer agreements.
- Evaluate promotional performance and trade spend to help improve future investment decisions.
- Build financial models and scenarios that support Commercial and Sales Planning & Strategy decisions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Commercial Sales team, providing insights, analytics, and scenario building to support decision-making.
- Support the launch and adoption of the new TPM system, building expertise in its tools and helping Key Account Managers with planning and reporting.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, or accounting.
- 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Experience in consumer packaged goods or retail is an asset.