Job Description

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.
Senior Manager, Finance - 12 Month Contract
This position plays a key role providing financial support to the No Frills Finance team of the Hard Discount Division. The successful candidate will contribute to the Finance team's ability to provide Data Driven Insights and is expected to drive cross-functional teams and command strong analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day financial support, reporting and analysis
• Provide weekly and period forecasts in conjunction with business partners
• Develop insights and recommendations for business results and discuss with business partners to help the business achieve targets
• Conduct detailed financial report reviews each period, which includes preparation of Period End presentations
• Review Latest Estimates to ensure reasonability (factoring in trends and/or external factors)
• Preparation of annual budgets by store and banner
• Responsible for tracking/preparing period end entries and ensuring accurate reporting
• Meet with business partners regularly to understand resource requirements to support the business areas
• Ensure that all processes have been accurately detailed to allow for smoother transitions and prioritization
• Liaise with other functional areas (Accounting, Finance, Operations, Inventory and Procurement) to co-ordinate cross-functional analysis and data accumulation
• Complete ad hoc analyses on an as needed basis

Role Requirements:

• Completion of CA/CMA/CGA and/or MBA designation is an asset
• 3-5 years of meaningful work experience or a similar combination of education and relevant work experience in an analytical / business planning role
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and understand a variety of business models
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Strong technical skills (accounting practices/standards, digital literacy, etc.)
• Proactive individual, able to efficiently manage several priorities simultaneously
• Proven track record of interacting with people at various levels
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on verbal reasoning, conflict resolution and listening skills

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 - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - 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 - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's 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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