Financial Analyst Brand Finance

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: As a Finance Analyst you will assist in achieving the company’s goals by providing financial leadership to the Marketing team. This includes analytical and strategic support for growth initiatives, business cases for product innovation, brand planning and forecasting, price-pack architecture, and marketing investments that fuel growth. The Finance Analyst will also partner closely with Marketing leaders to help manage budgets, monitor spending performance, improve forecast accuracy, and provide financial insights that support investment decisions.   Primary Responsibilities: Become an analytical thought partner with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support for agile decision-making. Support the innovation process through financial modeling, scenario analysis, business case development, and post-launch performance tracking for new product launches. Lead the monthly close, reporting and forecasting for the company’s marketing budget, helping to analyze spend trends and efficiency opportunities. Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve planning accuracy and visibility into brand performance and investment effectiveness. Strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes, and drive continuous improvement across Brand Finance activities.   Key Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (business, finance or accounting specialization preferred). 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, with a proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ideally at a consumer-packaged goods company or retailer. Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail. Experience identifying trends and insights and leveraging them to influence decision making. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills. Ability to collaborate across teams to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort developing and delivering presentations to senior management. Responsibility KPI / Metric Target Marketing Budget Planning and Forecasting Marketing forecast accuracy (Actual vs forecast) Within +-5% Brand Finance periodic reports Delivered accurately and on time 100% by agreed deadlines and 100% accurate Business Partnering Financial insights and recommendations are incorporated into monthly business reviews Positive feedback from key stakeholders and actionable insights Please note this role is an  existing vacancy. Salary Range $65,000 — $75,000 CAD At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity. What we expect: Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey. Unparalleled experiences and opportunities : We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way. Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t b