Customer Finance Intern - Toronto, Canada - Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that's real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet Riverside. We are an organic, "better for you" snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your buddies on the go grab our GOOD TO GO delicious and nutritious snacks.

At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we've raised every bar on every aspect. We're friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.

Come work with a Canadian leader We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit and fun.

We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our
Customer Finance Intern.**
Position Summary:The Customer Finance Intern ("CFI") supports the finance and demand teams with reporting, performance management, analysis and forecasting for the key accounts and markets of the Company's Global business operations.

Responsibilities:

General

Demonstrate and uphold Riverside's core values
Lead, coach and mentor the team consistent with company policies, guidelines, and standards
Provide support to team members around business tools, business processes, business plans, budgets, customer markets, customer segments, financial modelling, etc.

Reporting/Business Tools

Support the develop, track, and report business metrics and KPI's for the company's key customer accounts
Contribute to the implementation of sales reporting automation tools (SAP Cloud Analytics, Tableau) with a focus on improving processing time, insights, and accurate reporting.
Aid in the updating of Monthly reports with data/commentary; Pull data from multiple sources, and update/create reports for US Leadership team
Shipment and Consumption Reporting
Internal Reports/External Reports (Retailer, Distributor, Broker, SPINs, Nielsen)

Analysis

Assist in the evaluation of ROI analysis
Assist in the extraction of sales data to analyse and identify sales patterns/seasonality and external factors impacting on the different brands' performance, including brand P&L
Support the company's review, analysis and implementation of a trade promotion management system, including the development of trade rate guidelines
Actively participate and present relevant findings and insights in monthly department meetings
Compliance and Contract Project work as required.
Provide support with ad hoc trade analytics as required by the Sales team (trade efficiencies, customer offer scenario building, pricing and promo strategies, etc.)

Reporting Relationships
The CFI reports to the Director of Customer Finance

Qualifications

Degree in Commerce, Business, Finance or related fields
Previous experience managing and analyzing datasets and building financial models
Experience working with crossfunctional teams and ability to work on several simultaneous deliverables at once
MS Excel advanced level and ability to create impactful PowerPoint presentations
Basic understanding of manufacturing business processes in the CPG industry
Intermediate knowledge of data analytics and BI tools
Familiar with SAP and/or other ERPs is an asset
Previous experience with sales forecasting and sales budgets

Skills

Ability to work independently, anticipate and react to frequently changing business conditions with proven ability to perform under tight deadlines
Hands on individual with high level of business acumen and understanding of the factors influencing the business and economic environment
Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills
Team player with ability to work effectively across organizations and cross culturally interfacing with all levels of management in a global setting
Self

- starter individual, with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoys working in start-up alike work environment

Comfortable with change and ambiguity, adaptable and flexible to work with different stakeholders

What We Offer:

Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs
RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply:

Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview pr