Finance Analyst

Pattison Food Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free parking

exclusive team member offers

employee assistance and health and wel

development and career progression

Job summary

Pattison Food Group Ltd. in Langley, BC is seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Finance team for a 20-month term. You will prepare journal entries, analyze financial data, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will help maintain balance sheet integrity, support month-end processes, and collaborate with Operations on performance measurement and forecasting initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of financial accounting or auditing experience, ideally within a retail environment.
• CPA designation or equivalent industry experience.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Power BI is considered an asset.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting is considered an asset.
• Database knowledge and query development is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze large Excel-based datasets to identify trends, patterns, key metrics, and actionable business insights.
• Ensure financial statements are complete and accurate, prepare journal entries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze and comment on variances monthly, quarterly and annually, identifying drivers and emerging trends.
• Partner with Operations to support performance measurement, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Document, assess and suggest improvements to internal controls and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial accounting experience

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time temporary Finance Analyst to join our Finance team in Langley, BC. This temporary position is expected to last 20 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will be responsible for preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, analyzing financial data, interpreting trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

In this role you will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and identifying opportunities to enhance business performance and operational efficiency.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and analyzing large Excel-based datasets to identify trends, patterns, key metrics, and actionable business insights.
• Ensuring financial statements are complete and accurate, preparing journal entries as required, and resolving related discrepancies.
• Researching, analyzing, and providing commentary on financial statement variances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while identifying key drivers, abnormalities, and emerging trends.
• Partnering with Operations to identify and resolve business issues, support performance measurement initiatives, and assist with budget preparation and forecasting activities.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Documenting, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of business processes and internal controls, recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance business processes, streamline workflows, and improve system efficiencies.
• Assisting with special projects, ad hoc financial analysis, and other finance-related initiatives as required.

You have:

• 3 - 5 years of financial accounting or auditing experience, ideally within a retail environment.
• A CPA designation or equivalent industry experience.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Power BI is considered an asset.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting is considered an asset.
• Database knowledge and query development is considered an asset.

You are:

• Curious and analytical, with the ability to identify issues and provide meaningful insights.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
• Organized and self-motivated, with strong time management skills.
• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and process optimization.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer

• free parking
• exclusive team member offers
• employee assistance and health and wellness programs
• opportunities for development and career progression

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place.

Compensation Details: $75,509.00 - $94,387.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.

Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, we have been in business since 1915. We proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members who are committed to achieving long-term growth and share a passion for giving back to the communities where we do business. Together, we leverage each other’s collective strengths to enhance efficiencies across our respective organizations. Our largest and signature company is Save-On-Foods. With 11 retail banners operating nearly 300 food and drug retail locations that are uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of their communities across Western Canada and the Yukon Territory, four wholesale businesses catering to the diverse needs of their customer bases across Canada, several food and pharmacy production facilities focused on high-quality distinct offerings, an industry-leading loyalty program, a world-class set of proprietary consumer brands, and an award winning restaurant, Pattison Food Group businesses are proud to be recognized as leaders in customer service and innovation.