Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Loblaw Companies Limited•Brampton, ON

About The Position

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Requirements

A Post-Secondary education in Finance or related field is required
Minimum of 1-3 years’ finance experience
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to bring together and manage interactions with employees from across the organization
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage demanding situations with tact
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize numerous tasks with conflicting deadlines
Results Oriented – able to consistently deliver on time and accurate results
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of tools preferably Excel, Access, VBA

Nice To Haves

experience working in a fast-paced environment, particularly corporate and/or retail will be considered an asset
Familiarity with SAP and MicroStrategy will be an asset
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, periodic reports for various business divisions
Ownership of category forecasting models, responsible for maintenance and continuous improvements of models
Generate reports, validate data, and analyze performance for sourcing deals
Preparation of period end journal entries & accruals to support the period end close process as needed
Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of AR / AP uploads
Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process efficiencies and improvements
Identify key business performance drivers through structured analysis, effectively probe problems and causes, and work with the team to develop solutions
Maintain various reporting requirements
Develop strong cross-functional partnerships and relationships to support key critical initiatives as needed
Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects and initiatives as required
Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging