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.

Overview:

The Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Admin will be a key contributor for financial planning and analysis of store support costs. This position will be actively involved in the budgeting/planning process, development of financial reports, period end accruals and variance analysis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support annual budgets and periodic forecasts process
• Periodic financial close activities including preparation of appropriate accruals and financial analysis to ensure recording and reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Work closely with various business units to understand information needs and effectively respond to ad-hoc requests in a timely manner
• Identify risks and opportunities to the budget/forecast
• Identify and proactively act on opportunities to continuously improve internal processes such as developing and/or refining working templates/models and reports
• Upload and analyze budget submissions to ensure reasonableness and alignment of requests with overall corporate objectives
• Other ad hoc financial analyses as required

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business/Accounting.
• Enrollment in a recognized accounting designation (CPA) an asset
• 1 \xe2\x80\x93 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a finance & accounting role
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to provide accurate forecasts and business insights
• Self-starter: demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership and learn
• Detail and deadline oriented. Capable of multi-tasking and handling conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships.
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced 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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