Commercial Analyst

The role

This role is part of the VetStrategy's Procurement and Commercial Services department whose main purpose is supporting veterinary practices and the organization with purchasing decision, procurement agreements and its implementation.

Reporting to the Director, Commercial Analytics, the Commercial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the execution of recurring commercial processes, with a strong focus on monthly calculations, rebate tracking, financial documentation, and data accuracy. This role involves managing recurring deliverables and requests with autonomy, precision, and strong organizational skills, contributing directly to the financial performance of our procurement programs and our organization.

The analyst will also be responsible for managing relationships with a portfolio of assigned commercial partners, providing consistent support and follow-up. The Commercial Analyst will work in close collaboration with the team and Group’s function to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of deliverables, and to support broader initiatives.

Responsibilities

Rebate & Financial Operations

• Execute monthly tasks related to rebate programs, including tracking, validation, and submission.
• Perform calculations related to rebate accruals, payment justifications, and financial estimates.
• Prepare and maintain financial trackers, working papers, and documentation to support recurring reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of invoicing requests and payment justifications.
• Support maintenance of reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Enable).

Commercial Partner Support

• Manage a portfolio of assigned commercial partners, providing timely responses and proactive follow-up.
• Collect and validate data from commercial partners, including rebate payment files and supporting documentation.
• Address partner inquiries and escalate issues when needed.
• Coordinate with other internal teams, such as Finance & Accounting and Group’s function, to ensure alignment on rebate-related activities.

Data Integrity & Process Execution

• Maintain shared mailboxes and documentation systems, ensuring requests are addressed and records are up to date.
• Manage own deadlines and ensure assigned deliverables are completed on time, in alignment with team timelines. Escalate any risks or delays proactively to ensure continuity.
• Investigate discrepancies or issues for resolution and contribute to process improvements.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with the team to support the delivery of accurate and timely commercial reporting.
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest enhancements to existing processes and tools.
• Participate in team initiatives and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.
• Assist its department and other teams with ad-hoc enquiries and special projects.

Background, Experience And Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Post-secondary education in a related field – accounting or finance – or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 4 years of work experience in financial or commercial analysis.
• Experience with rebates, recurring deliverables, supplier interactions or contract-related processes are considered strong assets.

Technology

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, xlookup, table).
• Familiarity with Power BI is an asset.
• Proficiency in key Microsoft Office 365 applications, such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Lists.

Traits & skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative analytics environment.
• Bilingual – English & French – is an asset.