Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world's largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to- plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, shrimp, and crabs.
Since its founding, Clearwater has invested in science, communities, people and technological innovation, as well as resource management to sustain and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed the company to remain a leader in today's global seafood market and in sustainable seafood excellence.
In 2021, Clearwater was acquired by a partnership between Premium Brands Holding Corporation ("PBHC") and the Mi'kmaq Coalition, comprised of seven Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Today, Clearwater is proudly Indigenous-owned, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come.
Clearwater Seafoods' Finance department requires a Financial Analyst, Global Markets based at their Bedford, Nova Scotia Corporate Office. This role is a full-time permanent position and reports to the Finance Director, Species.
Purpose of Position:
- The Financial Analyst, Global Markets will be responsible for providing support for the financial, business performance and data analysis needs of both the Global Markets Finance team and Finance Species team. The Financial Analyst, Global Markets will be a key member of the Global Markets Finance team.
Job Duties:
- Provide support and work closely with Finance Manager(s) on species financial responsibilities including development and maintenance of species forecast, annual operating plan (AOP)
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated sales bridges
- Consolidate monthly species gross margin and inventory forecasts
- Prepare daily sales pipeline report for Global Markets and Species teams
- Recommend and implement the planning and scheduling requirements for the annual operating plan (AOP) including consolidation of sales files and preparation of sales upload into sales and operations planning
- Provide support and be a key liaison with the SAP reporting team to help provide testing support related to sales report enhancements and automation
- Perform other duties and complete ad hoc reporting requirements as needed
Key Behavourial Competencies:
- Dedicated, hardworking and detail oriented
- Effective time management and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong technical ability and advanced problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
Job Qualifications:
- University business degree with accounting major or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Excel
- 1-3+ years of relevant experience
- SAP user knowledge is an asset
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and written
- Excellent analytical skills
Working Conditions:
- Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia with hybrid remote work schedule
