Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will partner closely with the Finance Manager and cross-functional leaders to oversee budget management, forecasting, and performance analysis across Operations, RBCD (Red Bull Canada Distribution), CAPEX, and Indirect Costs.

This role is well suited for a proactive, analytical professional with an entrepreneurial mindset who enjoys partnering with the business, improving processes, and turning data into insights. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel capabilities, solid financial fundamentals, and a desire to continuously enhance reporting and decision support.

BUDGETING, FORECASTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING

Own and support budget management and forecasting processes for Operations, RBCD, CAPEX, and Indirect spend.

Partner with budget owners to develop accurate budgets and forecasts, while challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities.

Build and maintain financial models and planning tools to support annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario analysis.

Track budget adherence and proactively highlight variances and corrective actions.

 

REPORTING & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Prepare monthly financial performance analysis, including variance analysis versus budget and forecast.

Develop and enhance financial reports and dashboards, primarily using advanced Excel; contribute to ongoing reporting automation and modernization.

Provide meaningful insights on cost drivers, trends, productivity, and return on investment, particularly related to CAPEX and indirect costs.

Support the Finance Manager with management reporting, commentary, and KPI analysis.

 

BUSINESS PARTNERING

Act as a trusted finance partner to stakeholders across Operations, RBCD, and other functional teams.

Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making.

Support financial evaluation of new initiatives, projects, and process improvements.

Balance strong business support with appropriate financial governance and controls.

 

CONTROLS, PROCESSES & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Support month-end and year-end close activities related to expenses, accruals, and CAPEX tracking.

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal financial policies and controls.

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and increase financial transparency.

Contribute to finance process improvements, system enhancements, and reporting best practices.

 

AD-HOC ANALYSIS & PROJECTS

Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational requests.

Participate in cross-functional projects and finance initiatives as required.

3+ years’ experience in a controlling/FP&A role, preferably in the consumer goods industry.

Experience supporting budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis across operations and indirect costs.

Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, and data analysis techniques.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Demonstrated ownership, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial, continuous-improvement mindset.

Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools is an asset.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Background in consumer goods, operations, or distribution environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.

CPA designation or progress toward a professional accounting designation.

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $72,675 to $80,325. The actual base salary for this position will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and work location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of Red Bull’s bonus plan.  

Red Bull Canada is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.