Financial Reporting Lead

We have a current opening for a Financial Reporting Lead and are actively reviewing applications.

Reporting to the Financial Statement & Reporting Director, This position ensures implementation and coordination of financial and administrative processes of the Company in accordance with local legislation and Group policies.  The position will support financial reporting and control over Commercial and Toller activities which will include administration activities related to general ledger, financial statements, all internal and external reporting functions and audits. 

Accounting Compliance & Financial Systems
•    Ensure compliance of accounting and related systems with local laws, ASPE, IFRS, and Group policies.
•    Recommend and implement policy, process, and system enhancements to support proper accounting methodologies and GRC objectives.
•    Provide clear and well-documented ASPE and IFRS interpretations.
•    Ensure the integrity, validity, and accuracy of financial statement information.
•    Maintain data integrity across financial systems; reconcile local statutory and Group managerial reporting.
•    Identify and implement opportunities for process simplification, automation, and system improvements.
•    Establish and maintain processes to safeguard Company assets and support accurate, decision-ready financial information.
Financial Reporting & Controls
•    Prepare supporting documentation and analyses for local financial statements (ASPE) and Group reporting packages (IFRS).
•    Prepare local financial statements, including appropriate note disclosures.
•    Lead and coordinate external audit activities to ensure timely completion within fiscal deadlines.
•    Perform quantitative analysis of operational and financial data, excluding fixed assets and inventory, including Tax and GRC initiatives.
•    Monitor Company assets and fiscal activity to ensure proper accountability, cutoff, and validity.
•    Develop and manage monthly and year-end close calendars; coordinate cross-functionally to meet deadlines.
•    Upload, reconcile, and validate financial data in Hyperion, ensuring accurate disclosures related to flows, maturities, and commitments.
•    Support ad-hoc projects as required.
•    Manage Toller arrangements with Group legal entities to ensure accurate transaction recording and fee accountability in line with tax requirements.
•    Reconcile FI and COPA financial data in accordance with Group policy.
External & Internal Audits
•    Lead and support all external financial audits, including government audits.
•    Partner with local Tax teams to provide accurate and timely data for audits and regulatory requests.
•    Coordinate audit activities and ensure completion within fiscal timelines.
•    Ensure deployment of Group internal audit requirements and GRC controls at the local level, in compliance with legal and governance standards to safeguard Company assets.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
•    Deploy Group GRC initiatives locally and ensure ongoing compliance with corporate requirements.
•    Ensure effective Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) are established and maintained.
•    Support governance documentation and record-keeping requirements.
Transfer Pricing
•    Partner with Local and Group Tax and Finance teams to ensure compliance with international transfer pricing guidelines.
•    Support business tax initiatives, including international expansion, in line with Group transfer pricing policies.
•    Maintain intercompany agreements and ensure proper setup and operation of ICM tools for automated monthly processes.
•    Collaborate with international affiliates to validate and reconcile intercompany balances.

Knowledge of financial and management accounting
Knowledge of local and federal and provincial regulatory agencies
Knowledge and experience with ASPE and IFRS 
Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and HFM
Ability to enforce administrative financial control systems, policies and procedures
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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The base salary range for this position is $84,000 - 111,000 CAD.  Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. 

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.