Financial Analyst, Marketing & SG&A

Montreal, Quebec Job ID 143993 Job Category Accounting/Finance Job Level Individual Contributor Position Type Full-Time

Job Overview: Financial Analyst, Marketing & SG&A

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to serve as a key finance business partner for our dynamic Marketing and Corporate teams. This role is critical in providing financial leadership, insightful analysis, and strategic support to optimize resource allocation within marketing initiatives and SG&A spend. The ideal candidate is autonomous, curious, and resourceful, with a true can-do attitude. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about digging into the details and develop a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you're ready to take ownership, embrace new challenges, and grow your understanding of a business, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities: Operational (70%)

These are the core, recurring tasks that keep the business running smoothly.

• Manage the month-end close process for Marketing & SG&A with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; provide detailed commentary and recommendations to facilitate financial projections.
• Maintain and improve Marketing & SG&A reporting tools and processes to enhance transparency and decision-making (e.g., reporting, forecasting, vendor invoicing).
• Upgrades, automates and improves reporting and analytical tools.
• Support brand performance reviews by providing detailed financial analysis, including category and unit-level insights.
• Support partner relationships (e.g., co-branding, royalties) through robust reporting, forecasting, issue resolution, and financial process management.
• Provide strategic support to the Commercial Finance (Trade) team by leading the development of monthly customer presentations, with a focus on performance analysis by product category.
• Strategic (20%)

This component focuses on long-term analysis and value-add projects.

• Lead financial discussions during planning cycles (Annual Operating Plan, Forecasts) for Marketing & SG&A, coordinating input from department heads and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations for key stakeholders and senior leaders by providing meaningful financial insights.
• Leadership (10%)

While not a people-management role, this person will lead projects and be a key partner to the business.

• Act as the primary finance contact person for the Marketing and Corporate teams and bu

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Ability to build strong relationships with finance and cross-functional teams, as well as senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to lead projects, manage changing priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

*Keurig Dr Pepper Canada is a major multinational beverage company, with offices around the world and across Canada. From coast to coast, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada offers a beverage for everyone and every occasion, for all Canadians. Due to the global and national scope of the role for which we are recruiting above, as well as the cross-functional needs required for this role, we have determined that both French and English (written and spoken) are required. Additionally, we have assessed that the knowledge of English already required of other employees is insufficient for the execution of tasks requiring knowledge of English and that the number of positions for which we require this knowledge is the most restricted possible to ensure the effective achievement of our mission.*

Compensation: CAD $67,800.00 - $77,000.00 annually.

Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors. Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility. Benefits, subject to eligibility: medical, dental, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including vacation and personal time), RRSP with company match, tuition reimbursement, employee and family assistance program, and coffee discount.

Requirements

• Financial Analyst, Marketing & SG&A

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to serve as a key finance business partner for our dynamic Marketing and Corporate teams. This role is critical in providing financial leadership, insightful analysis, and strategic support to optimize resource allocation within marketing initiatives and SG&A spend. The ideal candidate is autonomous, curious, and resourceful, with a true can-do attitude. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about digging into the details and develop a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you're ready to take ownership, embrace new challenges, and grow your understanding of a business, this role is for you.