Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Operations) (SEC/CON)

LCBO•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite role. Secondment/Contract: Up to 12 months. We’re seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Operations team. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting key decision-making across the organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love turning data into actionable insights, we want to hear from you! Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Operations, the Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Operations) plays a key role in analyzing financial performance across our store operations, supply chain and merchandising divisions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and have a proven ability to build strong business relationships, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience.
4–6 years of experience in financial analysis.
Strong analytical skills with experience in financial processes and complex data analysis methodologies following established accounting principles and standards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power BI.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of building and sustaining strong business relationships.

Nice To Haves

An accounting designation is strongly preferred.
strong working knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Fiori considered strong assets.
Demonstrated success in leading system enhancements, automating workflows, and resolving complex financial discrepancies.
Experience with system implementation, including test script development, testing tools, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Leverage advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights and drive data-informed decision-making.
Build and maintain robust financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
Provide supportive analysis and recommendations to guide long-term financial planning and growth.
Identify and implement process enhancements that optimize efficiency and strengthen financial operations.
Manage cross-functional projects, integrating systems to improve operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with accounting legislation through detailed auditing and reconciliation.
Participate in system upgrades, testing cycles, and implementation of new automated solutions.
Monitor daily sales trends and investigate anomalies to ensure data integrity and timely resolution of errors.
Review and approve reconciliations of general ledger accounts, maintaining accuracy across daily, weekly, and periodic cycles.
Support and mentor team members, leading training sessions to elevate financial acumen and operational efficiency.
Partner with internal and external audit teams to ensure smooth year-end processes and compliance.
Collaborate with diverse teams to advance strategic initiatives that enhance growth, streamline operations, and improve financial outcomes.
Perform additional duties as required to support operations.