Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued \xe2\x80\x93 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\xc2\xae.

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.

FINANCIAL ANALYST \xe2\x80\x93 MERCHANDISING / VENDOR INCOME

Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, Merchandising Finance within Shoppers Drug Mart Corporate Finance team, the candidate will be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of vendor income collected from merchandise suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for journal entry creation and vendor income billing in SAP
• Liaise with merchants to ensure vendor income billings are complete and accurate
• Responsible for the creation, development, analysis and communication of periodic financial reports (general ledger, reporting, vendor income, expense information, etc.) to various users within the business
• Balance sheet reconciliations and analysis related to vendor income accruals
• Work closely with Vendor Services, Operations, Finance and IT departments to understand and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist in design, development and implementation of new and ad hoc reports as required by the business
• Assist in preparation of presentation materials (reports, charts, graphs) for senior management
• On-going process improvements/enhancements to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Assist in training with internal customers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years related work experience in retail or corporate accounting
• University degree or post-secondary education \xe2\x80\x93 business, commerce, accounting, or finance related.
• Professional accounting designation or currently enrolled in advanced stages of a professional designation program (an asset but not required)
• Working experience in SAP ERP systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

• Excel: pivot tables, look-up formulas, familiarity with macros, graphing and sorting
• Access: pulling data, joining tables, cross tab tables
• Experience with the following: SQL, Python, SAS, Teradata and/or MicroStrategy would be an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\x93 able to effectively obtain information, communicate issues, actively engage in influencing others and working as a team
• Must possess strong analytical skills with attention to detail and consistency in report presentation.
• Results oriented - ability to prioritize and consistently delivers on time with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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