Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Loblaw Companies Limited•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$60,000 - CA$82,500

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

3+ years progressive experience in a financial management or back-office reporting role
Understanding of financial accounting principles
Excellent analytical skills, and experience building and working with financial models
Intermediate to Advance competency in Excel and PowerPoint
Data mining/modeling skills are an asset
Attention-to-detail while working with large data sets
High degree of organizational and time management skills
Excels in a high growth fast paced agile environment
Excellent Communication skills and collaborative approach
A true self-starter, motivated and curious – an inclination towards improvement is an asset
Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in a related field such as Business Administration, Advertising, Marketing or Finance

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Canadian Industry tools for media buying and financial operations considered an asset

Responsibilities

Provide supportive guidance and consultancy in the multi-facet areas of Finance: Month-End Duties: Ensure accrual of revenue and related cost of revenue are completed in a timely manner
Own Budget Control Report reviews with internal stakeholders including Execution, Strategy and Enterprise Account Teams
Responsible for submitting Invoicing and Billing entries for AR and AP to our vendors and clients
Ensure adherence to revenue recognition policies for new and existing lines of businesses and products
Reconciliation with internal shared financial service for accounts receivable, accounts payable, operations, and corporate accounting as it relates to timely review and submission of revenue entries with a view to credit and debit entries
Work closely with Manager to create or improve existing financial processes as it relates to new and existing products
Provide analytical reporting and on-going development of business solution
Analyze financial data and develop financial models and cost projections
Manage the finance forecast process (Monthly Forecast, Quarterly Forecast) and be responsible for coordinating and resolving all forecast related issues.
Work closely with key stakeholders including Account Management, Media Operations and Corporate Accounting.
Schedule periodic meetings with these stakeholders to provide updates to the team and address key issues.
Improve and streamline existing finance actuals reporting and forecasting processes
Ensure team and personal deliverables are met on time and steward workflow and project management.
Establish a work plan for each deliverable and direct and define for the team key task assignments and partner and client liaison.
Analyze and explain variances versus appropriate comparative periods.
Prepare accurate annual finance budget & reforecast, considering scope of work and media budget changes
Support Manager with assessing and communicating monthly risks and opportunities.
Coordination of Insertion Orders, billing approvals with inter-company partner(s)
Prepare ad-hoc reports for internal clients and stakeholders as required
Assist with Internal and External audits throughout the year