Senior Financial Analyst, Planning

POSITION: Senior Financial Analyst, Planning – 12 Month Contract

STATUS: Full-Time Contract

LOCATION: Kohl & Frisch Limited (Concord, ON)

REPORTS TO: Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis & Internal Controls

DEPARTMENT: Finance

Founded in 1916, Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry that distinguishes it as the only national, Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor. A family-owned company, it is one of Canada’s leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers, independent pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals for all their Rx, OTC, home healthcare, and front shop needs.

The Senior Financial Analyst – Planning is responsible for leveraging their exceptional analytical skills to utilize data and available systems to support comprehensive financial analysis for key management decision-making.

The individual will be an important part of the Financial Planning team and will support the company in developing the end-to-end annual budget, forecasting, and various profitability analysis.

• Preparation of key components of the annual financial budget, mid-year estimate, and long-term forecasts
• Assist with customer profitability models and other value-add analysis
• Support the review and management of customer contracts and the relevant financial implications
• Support month-end reporting to management with a key focus on sales, gross margin, and operational expenses
• Partner with the business to prepare analysis as required as well as support the development and interpretation of key metrics and KPIs
• Complete trend analysis to identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to management
• Assist in administrating and optimizing the financial budgeting software, update and simplify budget models and develop new templates to support the business – the role will be relied upon as a super user
• Apply strong business acumen to influence a culture of continuous improvement by implementing process and job efficiencies
• Participate as a subject matter expert in special projects as required
• Other duties and projects as required of the position

• University degree in Commerce (i.e., BBA, BCom) and/or MBA
• Accounting designation required
• 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, preferably in a wholesale/distribution environment

• A self-starter who thrives on preparing analysis to understand business performance
• Demonstrates a high level of interest and aptitude for systems and applications to facilitate analysis and improve efficiencies and controls over data
• Excellent Excel and work experience with Adaptive Insights would be an asset

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and a résumé to

Please ensure you specify the job title, Senior Financial Analyst, in the subject line of your email.

Kohl & Frisch would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Kohl & Frisch Limited welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.