Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

COMPANY:  

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.   

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses analytics to identify opportunities – financial and operational
• Manage Business Cycle & Monthly Financial Reporting
• Cost Management
• The role works on behalf of the breweries with Labatt Canada for all new production requirements, such as innovations, new promos & SKUs and their impact on our bottom-line.
• Spend variance analysis
• The role works closely across our entire supply chain, and VP Brewery Operations & Head of Procurement for Canada to support the development our strategic plan to deliver cost (COGS) improvement.
• Challenge our operations on targets, and assist in finding cost saving opportunities throughout the year
• Owner of all supply chain finance transformation
• Create and maintain visibility into our spend and provide VP Brewery Operations with direction on areas of opportunity / how to reallocate resources
• Margin Breakdown: Performance, Price and Mix analysis
• Responsible to manage the financial forecasting process. Ensure consistency between performance metrics results and forecasted costs.
• Support the business cycle as the owner of performance metrics, ensuring a direct link to financials. Work with the business to understand gaps and develop projects to improve performance.
• Responsible for leading our Operations Finance team, and accountable for managing the costs of our breweries across Canada.
• Analyze specific drivers behind lines of COGS in Labatt’s P&L:
• Product Owner of all strategic Canadian Operation Finance business transformation projects. Projects will range in scope but will cover our ability to transform data to drive financial insight.
• Owner of our spend (including setting policies, building budget, routine analysis, and initiative identification to drive cost efficiencies)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to simplify complex issues.
• Ability to resolve issues with Technical and Business solutions
• Preferably +5 years’ experience in financial analysis, accounting and/or relevant experience.
• Mandatory: University degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, preferably complemented with Management Accounting designation.
• Background in Continuous Improvement projects (Lean or Six Sigma)
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details
• Ability Work multiple projects & stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple internal and external organizational relationships
• Strong attention to detail and business acumen
• Technical Competencies: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SAP, PowerBI & PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated accountability, collaboration as part of a team, and being customer focused, all while driving
• The capacity to manage a wide range of multiple priorities

WHY LABATT:   

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.  

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.  

 

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE? 

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience. 

 

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