Position Title:  Financial Analyst

BE A PART OF A REVOLUTIONARY CHANG

At Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (“RBH”), Philip Morris International’s subsidiary in Canada, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products.

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to advance your career in endlessly different directions.

Embracing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential drivers of innovation and success. Our commitment is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to share their unique perspectives.

We celebrate the innovation that diversity fosters and recognize that each employee's capabilities, experiences, and perspectives add value to our teams and our work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, ancestry, color, religion, marital/family status (including pregnancy), national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, immigrant and newcomer status, age, citizenship, or disability.

We strive to recognize and value diversity and equity, and to ensure the inclusion of equity-deserving groups and the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We value, respect, and equally support applicants from these groups.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a financial Analyst, you will support the Company's local accounting and reporting activities, including those required under the Canada Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) plan, and be responsible for the preparation of the Company's balance sheet and working capital forecast.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Assist the Manager of Financial Accounting and Reporting by providing analytical support following CCAA protection. Responsibilities include submitting statutory accounts, preparing actual and forecasted cash flows, developing five-year financial forecasts, and analyzing variances against projections. Additionally, support the calculation of settlements by the CCAA plan and assist with settlement accounting. Also contribute to more complex financial projection modeling.
• Prepare local legal entity financial statements and related variance analysis. Submit required filings to local authorities (e.g., Statistics Canada, recycling fees) and perform ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Prepare Working Capital and Balance Sheet Forecasts. This involves coordinating with all counterparts to collect data and assumptions, preparing for local management reviews and regional proposals, inputting data into global systems (GMRB), and preparing variance analysis.  Present proposal and analysis to Finance Management.
• Perform accounting and reporting activities for RBH's property, ensuring compliance with the Company's accounting and SOX standards. Liaise with external property accountants on all financial matters and work with the external property manager to promptly identify and resolve issues. Coordinate and prepare Original Budgets (OB) and Rolling Forecasts (RFs), from collecting input and formulating assumptions to presenting the budget/forecast to Finance management, including variance analysis.
• Act as the Affiliate Lease Administrator, ensuring that lease accounting complies with the relevant accounting standards. Ensure data is up to date in the system and regularly monitor the GL accounts to ensure proper lease classification.
• Provide support for all financial audits by coordinating with internal and external auditors, regulators, and business partners. This includes collecting necessary information and assisting in resolving inquiries.
• Coordinate with various internal stakeholders on fixed assets count by the Company's Independent Asset Counts Standard.
• Continuously support and contribute to the improvement of systems and work methodologies to ensure that finance processes are effective, efficient, and adaptable to evolving business needs. Implement improvement initiatives and support the investigation of issues identified in financial processes.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• Accounting designation or certification in progress
• Solid work experience in Finance and Accounting ~3 years
• Prior experience as a Financial Analyst in a multinational company following US GAAP
• Possess strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Proficient in Excel, with modeling skills being an added advantage.
• Knowledgeable in SAP and global financial and reporting systems.
• Experience in lessor property accounting is a plus.
• Exhibit great learning agility and the ability to work effectively under tight and conflicting deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to join an organization where you can grow in a wide range of business functions. You will have the chance to build your professional expertise, business understanding, and leadership capabilities in a collaborative, challenging environment where we will empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore. 

Our company fosters excellence in execution and is comprised of dedicated people all working together to continue to grow our status as industry leaders. We offer our employees a competitive salary, an attractive compensation package, including flexible work schedules (where applicable), health and wellness programs, and attractive benefits options. 

This position has a split Salary grade; the salary starts at $84,920 up to $95,380

You will also be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected. Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.  

WHO WE ARE

Our parent company, PMI, is one of the world’s leading international tobacco companies. In addition to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, PMI is engaged in the development and commercialization of smoke-free products.

RBH is thrilled to announce that we have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Click on the following link to learn more about what RBH believes: https://www.rbhinc.ca/home/what-we-believe.

We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us. We use artificial intelligence in the form of an algorithmic software in the application process to create efficiencies when sorting applicants and facilitating an effective screening process. Notwithstanding, the artificial intelligence software does not engage in autonomous candidate rejection and requires human intervention in screening relevant applications. If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any further accommodation during our recruitment process, please contact: AODA.RBH@rbhinc.ca.

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