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Are you looking for new growth opportunities? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team? As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, the Fresh Direct Produce Group (FDPG) is looking for a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Business Analyst.
Finance is a strategic partner that provides value-added financial planning, builds business partnerships, and supports strategic decision-making across the organization.
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will have a strong background in cost management. The ideal candidate will analyze and optimize business operations, focusing on cost control, pricing strategy, and profitability. Ideally, you understand food service operations, supply chain processes, and cost management strategies well. The incumbent will be instrumental in shaping the overall business strategy for the business unit.
This role may be based at our Vancouver or Victoria office (with a possibility of traveling 3-5 days a month).
Responsibilities include: Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze food service costs, including labour, materials, and overhead. Identify areas for cost reduction while maintaining quality and operational efficiency. Cost Reporting: Develop and deliver regular cost performance reports for stakeholders, including detailed variance analysis and cost-saving opportunities. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and monitoring departmental and company-wide budgets. Provide insights and recommendations based on cost trends and variance analysis. Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in food service processes and recommend improvements to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste. Data-driven decision-making: Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to operations, financial performance, and cost structures to inform strategic decision-making. Collaboration & Support: Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, supply chain, etc.) to drive cost-effective business solutions and enhance operational performance. Operations advice: Challenge decisions to ensure that the business unit is making sound choices at the operational level. The incumbent should be able to provide financial guidance that supports growth and maximizes profitability while mitigating risk.
Qualifications include: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related field (CPA/MBA preferred) 5+ years of business analysis, financial analysis, or cost management experience Solid understanding of food service operations, supply chain management, and cost control mechanisms Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Have an entrepreneurial mindset with operational focus, be proactive and self-motivated to drive financial performance, not just tracking it Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with both technical and non-technical teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Nice-to-Have Qualifications: Knowledge of food cost formulas and pricing models in the food service industry Experience with menu pricing analysis and profitability modelling Some familiarity with food service regulations and compliance standards
WHAT WE OFFER: We offer in-house job training, a competitive compensation package, an annual discretionary bonus program, group health benefits, and great development opportunities!
Thank you for your interest in our Team! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Making a Healthy Difference!
About Fresh Direct Produce
When we first sowed the seed for what was to become Fresh Direct Produce, our intention was to introduce an unparalleled service providing cost-effective selection of the best produce the world has to offer. We wanted to provide the fruits and vegetables that will go on the table in homes and restaurants, to nourish the body and soul. Our vision is to be a healthy difference in people's lives through food that is the basis for celebration and bonding, and a connection to each other's communities and heritage. Over the last 15 years we have tended to this vision, and it is our commitment to the future.
When we started, we were 11 people and two trucks serving our local community. Today we have grown to over 220 people and a fleet of 26 trucks that operate out of three distribution centers (two in Vancouver, one in Calgary). In order to deliver the best quality freshness to our customers, timing and conditions are critical. Our operations are supported by advanced data sensors and logistics systems to get things to where they need to go quickly; as well as large climate-controlled ripening rooms, for when things just need a little more time. Along every step of the way, our knowledgeable team works hard to ensure that the food on your table is deliciously fresh and nutritious. Beginning with our global buyers, to the logistics planners, warehouse workers, inspectors and managers, and ending with the driver that delivers pallets of fresh produce to the loading bays of large chain stores or the backdoor of a neighbourhood grocer; everyone plays a vital part. On the inside, it is a complex operation, from the outside it's just Simply Fresh®.
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Avantages principaux
About the role
Are you looking for new growth opportunities? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team? As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, the Fresh Direct Produce Group (FDPG) is looking for a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Business Analyst.
Finance is a strategic partner that provides value-added financial planning, builds business partnerships, and supports strategic decision-making across the organization.
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will have a strong background in cost management. The ideal candidate will analyze and optimize business operations, focusing on cost control, pricing strategy, and profitability. Ideally, you understand food service operations, supply chain processes, and cost management strategies well. The incumbent will be instrumental in shaping the overall business strategy for the business unit.
This role may be based at our Vancouver or Victoria office (with a possibility of traveling 3-5 days a month).
Responsibilities include: Cost Analysis & Optimization: Analyze food service costs, including labour, materials, and overhead. Identify areas for cost reduction while maintaining quality and operational efficiency. Cost Reporting: Develop and deliver regular cost performance reports for stakeholders, including detailed variance analysis and cost-saving opportunities. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and monitoring departmental and company-wide budgets. Provide insights and recommendations based on cost trends and variance analysis. Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in food service processes and recommend improvements to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste. Data-driven decision-making: Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to operations, financial performance, and cost structures to inform strategic decision-making. Collaboration & Support: Partner with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, supply chain, etc.) to drive cost-effective business solutions and enhance operational performance. Operations advice: Challenge decisions to ensure that the business unit is making sound choices at the operational level. The incumbent should be able to provide financial guidance that supports growth and maximizes profitability while mitigating risk.
Qualifications include: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related field (CPA/MBA preferred) 5+ years of business analysis, financial analysis, or cost management experience Solid understanding of food service operations, supply chain management, and cost control mechanisms Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Have an entrepreneurial mindset with operational focus, be proactive and self-motivated to drive financial performance, not just tracking it Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with both technical and non-technical teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Nice-to-Have Qualifications: Knowledge of food cost formulas and pricing models in the food service industry Experience with menu pricing analysis and profitability modelling Some familiarity with food service regulations and compliance standards
WHAT WE OFFER: We offer in-house job training, a competitive compensation package, an annual discretionary bonus program, group health benefits, and great development opportunities!
Thank you for your interest in our Team! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Making a Healthy Difference!
About Fresh Direct Produce
When we first sowed the seed for what was to become Fresh Direct Produce, our intention was to introduce an unparalleled service providing cost-effective selection of the best produce the world has to offer. We wanted to provide the fruits and vegetables that will go on the table in homes and restaurants, to nourish the body and soul. Our vision is to be a healthy difference in people's lives through food that is the basis for celebration and bonding, and a connection to each other's communities and heritage. Over the last 15 years we have tended to this vision, and it is our commitment to the future.
When we started, we were 11 people and two trucks serving our local community. Today we have grown to over 220 people and a fleet of 26 trucks that operate out of three distribution centers (two in Vancouver, one in Calgary). In order to deliver the best quality freshness to our customers, timing and conditions are critical. Our operations are supported by advanced data sensors and logistics systems to get things to where they need to go quickly; as well as large climate-controlled ripening rooms, for when things just need a little more time. Along every step of the way, our knowledgeable team works hard to ensure that the food on your table is deliciously fresh and nutritious. Beginning with our global buyers, to the logistics planners, warehouse workers, inspectors and managers, and ending with the driver that delivers pallets of fresh produce to the loading bays of large chain stores or the backdoor of a neighbourhood grocer; everyone plays a vital part. On the inside, it is a complex operation, from the outside it's just Simply Fresh®.