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.Vice President, Enterprise Business ServicesReporting to the Senior Vice President, FP&A and Finance Operations, the Vice President, Enterprise Business Services is accountable for providing leadership and strategic direction for general accounting, inventory, accounts receivable, vendor management (accounts payable, vendor income, vendor audit), payroll services, and continuous business improvement. This is a dynamic area requiring multi-tasking abilities, flexibility with changing priorities, strong analytical skills and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Given the rapid acceleration of technology, this role requires a keen lens towards finance transformation and opportunities to further gain efficiency in how we support our stores. This role is out of our office in Winnipeg, Manitoba.Overview:

• Lead and manage directly a 6-person team and indirectly a ~400 person finance team
• Position the team through continual growth in automation and process improvement
• Business partner with retail divisions and their finance leads with respect to vendor management, payroll, GL balance sheet support, payroll and accounts receivable
• Be the executive lead regarding partnering relationships with various executive stakeholders including HR, Operations and Merchandising.
• Drive transformation initiatives including risk-based inventory counts, consolidation of A/R support and transition of SDM payroll
• Manage financial operations over financial payables and receivables
• Responsible for the financial close process with respect to period ends including the preparation of monthly balance sheet and income statements supported by analysis and working papers
• Establish and maintain robust processes over accounting operations, ensuring key internal controls meet quality standards, are consistently applied, and regularly reviewed to be compliant
• Liaise with internal and external auditors for interim reviews, year-end audits and controls testing
• Implement transformation opportunities to drive efficiencies in how we support the store network
• Automate recurring analysis and working papers involving large data sets.
• Supports Senior Leadership in embedding targets and associated actions across the business ensuring they strongly correlate with strategic goals.
• Develops and implements best practices, procedures and processes to drive best in class business insight and analysis.
• Ensures all management reporting requirements are met. Leads the development and implementation of improved metrics/dashboard reporting.
• Formulate and track key activities that impact financial performance. Ensures proactive management of financial risks and opportunities.
• Manage the preparation of in-depth analysis and make proactive recommendations for potential business and cost-saving opportunities
• Stays abreast of industry information, development, and trends; maintains an understanding of the internal and external factors affecting the business
• Drive continuous process improvement and standardization of processes

• Assume a variety of other projects and operational initiatives as require

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Possesses an undergraduate degree in accounting or mathematics, or MBA, along with a CPA designation
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in public accounting, corporate finance, or process improvement
• Prior experience running a shared service back office would be a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sound knowledge of financial accounting practices, policies and systems
• Demonstrated track record in streamlining and automating processes
• Strong technical capabilities
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• An exceptional leader with operational knowledge, strong business insight, and a proven ability to forge relationships, achieve results, and enhance both organizational and team performance

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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