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 successful candidate will be working in a team responsible for controls, analytics, reporting and standard processing across the areas of Vendor Income. They will also be supporting various Finance objectives focusing on maintaining controls, driving process efficiencies and data-driven insights. They will take ownership of and lead the VIF projects with various merchant teams to drive Vendor Income processes efficiencies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the continued development and enhancements related to SAP functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, analysis, and communication of on-going and ad hoc financial information related to Vendor Income
• Cooperate with various merchant teams to standardize processes to ensure efficiency and timely billing
• Prepare weekly and quarterly periodic reports, variance analysis and reconciliations
• Take large amounts of complex information from multiple sources and produce simple and easy-to-understand explanations of business results
• Liaise and collaborate with various stakeholders (Suppliers, Category, EP, IT and Finance, etc.) to follow-up on various inquiries and drive Finance initiatives
• Contribute to on-going process improvements/enhancements to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Participate in department initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc analysis as required
• Facilitate and outline clear business process maps and documentation

Requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or Post-Secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance or Information/Computer science related disciplines
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the above disciplines
• General Accounting knowledge; enrollment in an accounting program (CGA, CMA, and CA) would be a definite asset
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with the following: VBA, SQL, Python, SAS, R, Teradata and MicroStrategy would be an asset
• Have a strong understanding of relational database, and ability to build and manage databases
• Strong technical and analytical skills with attention to detail while consistently processing information
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively obtain information and communicate issues and requests to others
• Highly motivated, pro-active, professional, and flexible with the ability to adapt to a complex and ever-changing environment
• Results oriented - ability to effectively manage various projects and consistently deliver on time with high degree of accuracy

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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