Job Description

Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.



Ready to make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We are currently seeking a Manager Finance, Backstage Cost Control to join our National Finance team. As the Manager Finance, Backstage Cost Control, your main responsibilities will be:



Coach a team to control and advise on Backstage Full Cost to Serve (compensation & contractors):

Advise HR & Finance leadership on our people strategy and associated financial planning, including multi-year strategy development and annual business planning and budgets Partner with HR and across Finance to ensure investments and other commitments have the appropriate resource plan Implement controls on consulting and organization structure changes to ensure alignment with our strategies and acceptable use expectations

Own Backstage Finance activities for all functions:

Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and control adherence Develop for leadership approval acceptable spend guidelines for all major spends Assist with forecast updates and annual budgeting process Partner with key spend owners to develop zero-based budgets that align to our acceptable spend principles Optimize processes and reporting to drive a cost-conscious culture and minimize the overhead cost-burden on Empire Develop processes and internal skillsets in managing large datasets and distilling policy compliance and value-for-money assessments Assist with project work as required to support cost savings initiatives Identify and execute on process improvement opportunities Act as coach and mentor for Financial Analysts Support team members

What you have to offer:

A minimum of 5 years related work experience. University Degree in Finance or any related field. Completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA) is preferred. Prior people leadership experience is preferred. Bilingual (French, English) is preferred.

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Who we are:

We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.



Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.



Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What we offer:

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive--physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:



Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support. Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security. 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs. Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company's success. Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth. Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families. Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity--including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required --please click the "I'm interested" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.



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To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.



If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!