About Us
Equals Brewing Company was founded in 2018 and has quickly become a trusted partner in producing exceptional beers, ciders, and ready-to-drink products for some of Ontario’s and Canada’s favorite brands.
We’re the creators of Bangarang Hard Seltzer, one of the fastest-growing RTD brands in Ontario, and Shake Lager, a gold medal winner at the Canadian Brewing Awards. In 2022, we proudly added Side Launch Brewery and its award-winning beers to our portfolio.
At Equals, we believe our success and growth are driven by the dedication of our people. We're a small, ambitious team with a vibrant and fun culture, and we're looking for a detail-oriented and driven Finance & Margin Optimization Manager. As a growing company, we are looking for employees who are ready to take initiative, contribute to our momentum, and deliver results.
About the Role
The Manager, Finance & Margin Optimization is a strategic new role that bridges Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams, turning operational data into actionable margin decisions.
The successful candidate will own key margin drivers — including procurement, pricing, production costs, and product profitability — and deliver insights that directly influence business strategy and improve profitability. By combining financial expertise with operational understanding, this role ensures decisions are data-driven, timely, and aligned with company growth objectives.
This role requires a blend of technical skill, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. If you thrive on analyzing complex data, identifying opportunities to improve margin, and influencing critical business decisions, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do - Key Responsibilities
Margin Optimization & Pricing Strategy
- Develop and maintain SKU-level profitability analysis to support product portfolio decisions, promotional planning, and innovation initiatives.
- Conduct product-level margin analysis and provide recommendations to Commercial leadership on pricing strategies and product mix optimization.
- Partner with Operations and the President to ensure contract pricing models reflect current input costs, duties, and beer & liquor taxes.
- Develop and maintain pricing governance and controls, ensuring systems are updated in a timely manner and financial models reflect accurate pricing structures.
- Identify opportunities to improve gross margin through cost management, supplier negotiations, and pricing adjustments.
- Monitor inventory aging and turnover trends, providing recommendations to improve working capital and reduce product obsolescence.
Regulatory & Tax Compliance
- Develop subject matter expertise in government beer and liquor tax regulations.
- Lead monthly tax calculations, reporting, and submissions to regulatory bodies.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external regulatory or financial audits related to tax reporting.
Procurement Strategy & Supplier Management
- Partner with Operations and Commercial leadership to establish and manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
- Lead supplier relationship management including evaluation, negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Analyze contract pricing structures and cost implications, identifying opportunities for savings and improved margin.
- Review and manage supplier contracts, including term evaluation, approvals, and centralized contract database management.
- Oversee change management activities when consolidating or transitioning suppliers.
- Implement controls to monitor adherence to contracted pricing, service levels, and key commercial terms.
- Develop reporting and controls that improve visibility into procurement spend, supplier concentration, and cost trends.
Financial Analysis & Decision Support
- Analyze key COGS drivers including raw materials, packaging, and production costs, identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and product margins.
- Lead financial analysis of capital investments, including financial modeling, post-investment analysis, and accounting entries.
- Build and maintain financial models supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Develop actionable reporting and insights that improve visibility into profitability, cost drivers, and operational performance.
Financial Operations Support
- Support month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical review as required.
- Provide backup support across finance functions to ensure continuity in time-sensitive activities.
Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
- Drive continuous improvement by optimizing system capabilities, harmonizing platforms, and integrating new tools.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance, operational efficiency, and scalability.
- Support organizational change initiatives, particularly those related to regulatory changes or evolving industry dynamics.
What We’re Looking For
- A post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics.
- Professional designation such as CPA (or in progress).
- 5+ years in financial analysis, cost accounting, or margin management, ideally in manufacturing, food & beverage, or CPG.
- Hands-on experience with COGS, procurement, pricing, and inventory management.
- Experience with government tax compliance, ideally beer/alcohol-specific, is a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate
- The ability to work with Operations, Commercial, and leadership to drive decisions.
- Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Strong understanding of financial modeling, margin analysis, and cost drivers.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills — able to influence decision-making.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Autonomy and initiative, with the ability to drive solutions and lead change.
What to Expect
- Full-time, in-office role focused on driving the business forward.
- Regular collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
- Periods of high workload, especially during month-end and year-end close cycles.
Why Join Us?
- Be Part of Something Growing: We’re a small, ambitious team making big moves in the industry.
- Room to Make an Impact: You’ll have the autonomy to build relationships, contribute ideas, and deliver results.
- Work with Great People: Join a team that values collaboration, efficiency, and a shared commitment to success.
Hiring Process & Accessibility Information
Please note that Equals Brewing Company may use AI-assisted tools as part of our recruitment and hiring processes to help review applications and assess qualifications. This posting reflects a current vacancy and we are actively accepting applications.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The strength of Equals Brewing comes from our diverse team members. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage everyone with relevant qualifications to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON N5V 4K8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in a manager-level finance or accounting role?
- What experience do you have working with procurement, supplier pricing, or cost management?
Work Location: In person