Pursuing or holding an accounting/finance designation preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI tools like MicroStrategy
Experience with SAP is preferred
Knowledge of SQL/SAS and Teradata is an asset
Responsibilities
Manage sales, margin, and income forecasts and budgets
Create and analyze weekly financial performance reports
Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and forecasting
Develop financial models to improve forecast accuracy
Simplify complex information into understandable reports
Conduct deep dive analyses to resolve financial issues
Perform variance analysis on P&L results and provide insights
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with Super Market Finance leadership
Engagement in cross-functional analyses and strategic initiatives
Involvement in special projects
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Potential for professional development and growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Role Mandate: This position plays a key role providing financial support to the Food Merchandising Business Unit of the Super Market division and is responsible for leading the development of analysis and modeling that will enable the Center of Store Merchandising team to optimize forecasting, planning, and understanding of their financial results. The successful candidate will contribute to the Finance team's ability to provide Data Driven Insights to the business and aid with the achievement of financial targets while working closely with Super Market Finance leadership, including the BU and Regional Finance teams.
Accountabilities:
Manage the build and tracking of Sales, Margin and Other Income forecasts and budgets
Create weekly and periodic reporting of financial performance and analyze results to identify emerging trends or opportunities
Collaborate with category teams, business leads, and finance partners to identify opportunities to improve reporting and forecasting
Develop financial models and analyze results to enhance forecast accuracy for business units
Consolidate large amounts of complex information into simple and easy to understand reports
Perform deep dive analysis and work with business partners to resolve complex financial issues
Perform variance analysis on P&L results and provide financial insights to the business leads
Ad-hoc reporting and investigation of performance anomalies
Liaise with other functional areas within the organization to co-ordinate cross-functional analyses and data accumulation
Participate in special projects and tracking of strategic initiatives
Role Requirements:
Minimum 3-5 years of Finance experience
Ideal candidate would have (or be pursuing) an accounting/finance designation
Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with business intelligence (BI) tools such as MicroStrategy
SAP experience preferred
SQL/SAS and Teradata experience is an asset
Core Competencies:
Proactive individual with the ability to effectively manage various projects simultaneously to strict deadlines
Superior analytical skills with the ability to provide accurate financial information and business insights
Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively source information, build relationships, and provide sufficient influence to achieve success
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships
Highly organized and detail oriented individual, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent planning, problem-solving and communication (written and verbal) skill
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :
$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)
A candidate's experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L'expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L'entreprise utilise l'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.
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About Loblaw Companies
Loblaw Companies Limited is a Canadian food retailer that encompasses 22 brands, including Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, and Shoppers Drug Mart. The company was founded in 1919 by Theodore Loblaw and J. Milton Cork. Loblaw Companies Limited is the largest food retailer in Canada, with over 1,050 corporate and franchised stores across the country. The company also operates a loyalty program called PC Optimum, which allows customers to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases.