Senior Regional Financial Analyst - 3+ months

Our client is a leading consumer goods organization seeking a Senior Regional Financial Analyst to support one of its key regional business units (East, West, or Quebec). They are seeking a Senior Regional Financial Analyst to join them on a 3+ month contract. For the right candidate, there is strong potential for the role to convert to a permanent position. The role is hybrid with 3 days in office located in Guelph and 2 days work remote from home.

This role offers full ownership of the region's profit and loss statement while serving as a strategic business partner to operational leaders and brewery management teams.

The successful candidate will combine strong financial analysis capabilities with a proactive, business-focused mindset to help drive operational performance, provide actionable insights, and support strategic decision-making across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full regional P&L, including monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and performance commentary.
• Partner closely with regional leadership teams to provide financial guidance and support business decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with individual brewery teams and operational stakeholders across the region.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for the assigned region.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide meaningful insights to business leaders.
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to regional and corporate leadership teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and other business functions to drive performance improvements.
• Participate in ad hoc analysis, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, consumer products, beverage, or related industry.
• Strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing or supporting a full P&L.
• Proven ability to partner with operational and business stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21301.