What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst - Rebates position at iko?
Fantastic Opportunity to Be Part of a Great Team! Roofmart, Canada’s National distributor for Exterior Building Supply for Roofing, Siding, Metal and Building Envelope. With over 50 Roofmart locations across Canada, we are strategically positioned to handle all our customer needs. We are looking for Enthusiastic, Driven, Outside of the Box Thinkers to help us grow our business. Job Description Job Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst - Rebates is responsible for the administration, calculation, tracking, and reconciliation of rebate programs for both customers and vendors. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with contractual agreements, and timely processing of rebate accruals and settlements. The position works closely with Finance, Sales, Procurement, and external partners to optimize rebate performance and mitigate financial risk. Roofmart’s National Support Centre in Brampton, ON is the hub that provides share service support to multiple branches and legal entities across Canada. As part of the National Support Centre, this role is one of several Senior Financial Analysts and Financial Accountants working jointly to provide financial support to our branches. The role reports to the Finance Manager. Benefits Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-term Disability Short-term Disability RRSP Match Paid Vacation Floating Days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Tuition reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks & Discounts Job Responsibilities Administer customer and vendor rebate programs, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and conditions Interpret rebate agreements and translate them into operational processes and calculations Set up and maintain rebate structures, rates, and tiers within systems Calculate monthly, quarterly, and annual rebate accruals for both customers and suppliers Ensure accurate financial posting of rebate liabilities and receivables Identify opportunities to maximize volume rebate discounts Reconcile rebate balances against general ledger and sub-ledger accounts Investigate discrepancies between expected and actual rebate claims or payments Validate vendor claims and customer rebate submissions Prepare regular rebate reporting packs for Finance and Commercial teams Provide insights on rebate trends, margin impact, and profitability Partner with Sales, Procurement, and Finance to ensure accurate rebate forecasting Support negotiations by providing financial modeling for rebate agreements Act as a key contact for internal teams and external partners regarding rebate queries Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Support internal and external audit requests related to rebates Authority Require adherence to company policies Require adherence to accounting and reporting guidelines Performance Measure Identification of continuous process improvements Financial analysis and identification of rebate optimization opportunities Accurate, complete and timely rebate calculations and payouts Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of team with common goals Ability to work effectively and appropriately with different management levels, both mid-level (Branch Manager) and senior leadership (General Manager) Qualifications University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline Completed or imminent CPA designation Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to interpret complex contracts and financial terms Strong problem solving skills Understanding of data analysis and forecasting Accuracy and attention to detail Experience working with ERP systems (Prophet 21, MS Dynamics an asset) Experience with rebates is an asset Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLookups) Salary range: 95,000 - 105,000 per year ***this is a replacement*** Benefits of Employment: Roofmart recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of Roofmart is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Roofmart. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Roofmart. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: Roofmart is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Roofmart encourages and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For more than 60 years Roofmart has been the distributor of choice among industry professionals in Canada. The Roofmart name was first registered in 1969, but our roots actually go back farther than that growing to become one of the largest roofing suppliers in Canada. Roofmart is a one stop shop for roofing, siding and building envelope materials catering to contractors, home builders, developers and homeowners. Discover the Roofmart Difference Today!