Senior Financial Analyst

Reports to: Senior Manager, FP&A

Location: Vancouver BC

Annual salary range: $80,000-$100,000

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A fantastic opportunity exists for a full time Senior Financial Analyst to join the COBS Bread Finance Team and bake a difference in the world by providing sound financial and commercial advice, as we look to double our business within the next five years.

The successful candidate will play a key roll in providing financial and commercial advice and will be responsible for assessing the financial health, risk and security of franchise bakeries, making recommendations and partnering with stakeholders to implement suitable commercial and financial solutions. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive team member who can build strong relationships with franchisees and business partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders (including Franchisees, COBS Bread Support Team, financial institutions, and lawyers) to support the financial and commercial health of the franchise network
• Regularly analysing, assessing and reporting on franchisee financial information including, monthly financial statements, budgets, financial health questionnaires and accountant prepared financials for franchisees, identifying ways to reduce costs, increase margins and improve ROI.
• Lead the franchisee network growth process by working with franchisees on their financial plans and business objectives for growing their portfolio (e.g. from single site to multi site operator)
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing and new financial institutions that have partnered with COBS Bread and working with the Operations team to assess and support the management of franchisee debt, working with financial intuitions and franchisees on loan financing
• Coaching and guiding stakeholders on financial management and improving the operational processes that have been established
• Identify and assess the financial risks and improvement opportunities across the franchise network and working to achieve sound financial and commercial outcomes for both COBS Bread and its Franchisees.
• Support the Senior Manager, FP&A with reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc financial analysis

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table:

• 4+ years' experience in similar role, preferably in business partnership or retail industry
• Strong desire to work with people and enjoy building relationships and partnering with others for successful outcomes
• Adept in financial and business acumen, and ability to influence sound commercial outcomes
• Knowledge of accounting principles, banking and funding requirements in a franchise, retail or multi-site environment
• A post-secondary degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Ability to problem solve, identify and manage risks, and a desire to enhance efficiencies
• High attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• Strong skills in MS Office including Excel
• CA or CPA accreditation is an asset

Benefits

What's in it for you:

Not only do we have fresh COBS Bread product delivered daily to our Vancouver Support Office, we offer some pretty sweet perks too!

• Flexible work arrangements with a combination of working in the Vancouver Support Office and remotely
• A one-time work from home reimbursement to ensure you're set up for success
• Competitive salary and vacation plan
• A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching, and Health Spending Account
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• Subsidized wellness program, and paid day for community service and volunteer time
• An open, ‘continuous-learning' environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Complimentary self-serve kitchen of fresh produce, deli meats and of course, COBS Bread and treats!

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

About COBS Bread

With over 180 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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