Senior Financial Analyst
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Senior Financial Analyst, reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Corporate Analysis. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Senior Financial Analyst supports monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and the annual budget by developing and maintaining financial models and analytical tools, including VBA (macros) and Power BI. This role partners with departments to review Capital and AOP spending, analyze variances, and assess financial impacts across operations for The Beer Store (TBS) and occasionally Brewers Distributor Ltd. (BDL). The analyst also supports the Manager with financial governance and reporting for Corporate divisions across all planning cycles.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare monthly financial reporting, including actual‑vs‑budget/forecast analysis and variance explanations for company‑wide and divisional results
- Support month‑end close by identifying potential missing entries and contributing to AOP, Capex, Lease, Cash Flow, and Working Capital reporting
- Support the full annual budgeting cycle (AOP, Capex, Lease), including template design, coding, user interface improvements, and consolidation of ~1000 files
- Coordinate preload data gathering, provide expert guidance to contributors, and deliver variance analysis with recommendations for management review
- Oversee quarterly forecast cycles, including model development, tool distribution, consolidation, and reconciliation of forecast‑to‑budget variances
- Maintain and integrate multiple financial models (AOP, Capex, Lease, Pension, Gains, Service Fees) into the total company cash flow model
- Support IT, HR, and Legal divisions by maintaining detailed sub-ledger schedules, analyzing financial results, and guiding leaders on capital and operating spend
- Build strong relationships with divisional partners, providing ongoing financial guidance related to budgeting, forecasting, and operational impacts
- Enhance reporting and planning tools through SAP BEX improvements, VBA/Excel automation, and process optimization to reduce errors and increase efficiency
- Provide coaching and one‑on‑one training to stakeholders with varying levels of financial or Excel knowledge, troubleshooting issues and ensuring accurate file completion
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- University degree in Business Management, Accounting or Finance
- CPA designation, or working towards, preferred
Experience
- 3-5 years progressive experience with financial statement analysis, management accounting, budget & forecast preparation, analysis, planning and modelling
- SAP & BW (Business Warehouse) Experience
Skills
- Technical expertise in budgeting, forecasting and capital spreadsheet modelling
- Superior skills in Excel, working with complex spreadsheets and data analysis tools including Visual Basic/Macros
- Expertise in development and implementation of computerized financial tools related to SAP reporting including AFO/Power BI
- Ability to multi-task and work well with other departments/teams to represent IT financial guidance with accuracy
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with several levels of management across multiple divisions to effectively fulfill point person responsibilities
- Working knowledge of financial theories and methodologies
- Possesses patience, empathy, willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise to team members
Compensation
The hiring range for this position is $65,900 -$82,400 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
