Director, Financial Planning & Analysis – No Frills

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

1d•CA$128,000 - CA$176,000

About The Position

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis for its No Frills division. This role involves strategic leadership, financial planning, business development, and people leadership to drive profitable growth and operational excellence within the Canadian retail sector. The company values authenticity, trust, and making connections, offering a range of opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, FP&A, strategy, consulting, retail, franchising, or a related field.
Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and driving business performance through strategic financial leadership.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational and growth strategies.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Strong executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
Growth mindset with the ambition and capability to expand into broader business leadership and business development responsibilities over time.
Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and building scalable solutions that support long-term business growth.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic financial insights that drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
Lead the development, evaluation, and execution of short- and long-term financial and business strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Partner closely with Operations, Merchandising, Marketing, Franchise, and corporate teams to identify opportunities, assess risks, and support key business decisions.
Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations for senior executives.
Drive enterprise-wide initiatives that improve performance, productivity, and profitability across the business.
Lead the annual planning, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
Oversee the preparation of executive reporting and senior management presentations that clearly communicate business performance and strategic priorities.
Monitor business results, identify emerging trends, and proactively recommend actions to improve outcomes.
Champion data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics, financial modeling, and performance measurement.
Support the evaluation and execution of strategic growth opportunities, including franchise development, market expansion, investment decisions, and new business initiatives.
Partner with business leaders to assess commercial opportunities and develop compelling business cases for investment.
Contribute to the evolution of the business development strategy, with increasing ownership and leadership responsibilities over time.
Leverage financial and operational insights to identify opportunities that strengthen franchisee economics and accelerate network growth.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
Build organizational capability by identifying talent, developing future leaders, and creating meaningful development opportunities.
Influence and drive cultural change by building strong relationships, fostering trust, and encouraging cross-functional collaboration.
Establish clear priorities and ensure resources are aligned to deliver against strategic objectives.
Lead and contribute to enterprise-wide projects, transformation initiatives, and strategic priorities.
Develop strong partnerships across the organization to enable successful execution of key initiatives.
Act as a change leader, helping teams navigate complexity and deliver sustainable results.