Manager, FP&A, Merchandising

Loblaw; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Top Employer recognition

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Canada is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Food Merchandising business unit. You will build and track forecasts and budgets, develop models, and provide data-driven insights to improve financial performance in collaboration with BU and regional finance teams.

The role requires 3-5 years of finance experience, an accounting/finance designation, advanced Excel and BI tool skills (MicroStrategy), and experience with SAP, SQL/SAS, and Teradata.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of Finance experience.
• Ideal candidate would have (or be pursuing) an accounting/finance designation.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with business intelligence (BI) tools such as MicroStrategy.
• SAP experience preferred.
• SQL/SAS and Teradata experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the build and tracking of Sales, Margin and Other Income forecasts and budgets.
• Create weekly and periodic reporting of financial performance and analyze results to identify emerging trends or opportunities.
• Collaborate with category teams, business leads, and finance partners to identify opportunities to improve reporting and forecasting.
• Develop financial models and analyze results to enhance forecast accuracy for business units.
• Consolidate large amounts of complex information into simple and easy to understand reports.
• Perform deep dive analysis and work with business partners to resolve complex financial issues.
• Perform variance analysis on P&L results and provide financial insights to the business leads.
• Ad-hoc reporting and investigation of performance anomalies.
• Liaise with other functional areas within the organization to co-ordinate cross-functional analyses and data accumulation.
• Participate in special projects and tracking of strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

BI tools (MicroStrategy)

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Education

Accounting/Finance designation

Tools

SAP

SQL

Teradata

SAS

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.

Role Mandate

This position plays a key role providing financial support to the Food Merchandising Business Unit of the Super Market division and is responsible for leading the development of analysis and modeling that will enable the Center of Store Merchandising team to optimize forecasting, planning, and understanding of their financial results. The successful candidate will contribute to the Finance team’s ability to provide Data Driven Insights to the business and aid with the achievement of financial targets while working closely with Super Market Finance leadership, including the BU and Regional Finance teams.

Accountabilities

• Manage the build and tracking of Sales, Margin and Other Income forecasts and budgets
• Create weekly and periodic reporting of financial performance and analyze results to identify emerging trends or opportunities
• Collaborate with category teams, business leads, and finance partners to identify opportunities to improve reporting and forecasting
• Develop financial models and analyze results to enhance forecast accuracy for business units
• Consolidate large amounts of complex information into simple and easy to understand reports
• Perform deep dive analysis and work with business partners to resolve complex financial issues
• Perform variance analysis on P&L results and provide financial insights to the business leads
• Ad-hoc reporting and investigation of performance anomalies
• Liaise with other functional areas within the organization to co-ordinate cross-functional analyses and data accumulation
• Participate in special projects and tracking of strategic initiatives

Role Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of Finance experience
• Ideal candidate would have (or be pursuing) an accounting/finance designation
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with business intelligence (BI) tools such as MicroStrategy
• SAP experience preferred
• SQL/SAS and Teradata experience is an asset

Core Competencies

• Proactive individual with the ability to effectively manage various projects simultaneously to strict deadlines
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to provide accurate financial information and business insights
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively source information, build relationships, and provide sufficient influence to achieve success
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships
• Highly organized and detail oriented individual, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent planning, problem-solving and communication (written and verbal) skill

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.

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.