Senior Financial Analyst- External reporting

Sobeys; Stellarton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan

10% discount

Virtual healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. in Stellarton, NS or Mississauga, ON, is seeking a full-time Senior Financial Analyst, External Reporting, to strengthen the Finance team.

The role focuses on consolidations, note disclosures, legal entity reporting, and coordinating with external auditors. The ideal candidate has at least five years in finance and accounting, CPA or MBA preferred, strong communication, and proficiency with SAP and BW.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in Finance and Accounting, with GAAP/IFRS expertise.
• A university degree in Business with accounting/finance focus.
• Professional designation (CPA) or MBA, or working towards one.
• Strong Excel, Word, Outlook skills; SAP and BW proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review consolidated financial statements and disclosures for Audit/Disclosure Committees and Board.
• Assist in preparation and review of Legal Entity reporting.
• Develop and manage reports using SAP, Workiva, BW, and BPC.
• Support cost center budgets, reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Assist in performance analysis for efficiencies and continuous improvement.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Business/Accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

SAP

BW

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for a full timeSenior Financial Analyst, External Reportingto join our Finance department based out of our office(s) in Stellarton, NS or Mississauga, ON.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Review consolidated Financial Statements and Note Disclosures for the Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee and Board of Directors
• Assist in preparation and review of Legal Entity reporting
• Develop and manage various reports using several software platforms including but not limited to SAP, Workiva, BW, BPC, etc.
• Assist in reviews of cost center budgets, account reconciliations and account analysis
• Assist in development of performance analysis for efficiencies
• Actively pursue continuous improvement opportunities in terms of systems and processes, while collaborating with Business Partners
• Responsible for accurate and complete working papers and answering all related external auditor queries
• Oversee preparation of supplemental reports for external reporting disclosures for quarter and annual reporting.
• Review debt covenant calculations, EPS and disclosure checklists
• Review all Pension Financial Statements and oversee external audit
• Work with external auditors quarterly during reviews and audits
• Collaborate with members of the other internal Finance teams
• Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO Certification requirements

What you have to offer:

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of Finance and Accounting experience, with a high attention to detail. You will have strong communication skills and believe in participating in a team culture of high performance and being challenged to be the best. You will have the opportunity to think progressively, continually learn and develop, while working together to deliver our collective results.

What your resume will include and demonstrate to us:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Accounting/Finance, Proficient in GAAP/IFRS
• A relevant university degree (Business with a focus in Accounting, Finance, etc.)
• Professional designation (CPA and/or MBA) or working towards one
• Strong computer skills; Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), SAP, and BW skills
• Proven time management, organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to anticipate issues and recommend appropriate actions
• Able to work in a team environment and help train others
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use multiple computerized systems to compile useful information
• Excellent communication skills to communicate clearly with a variety of audiences and levels of management
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment, and under limited supervision with a strong attention to detail

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Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

• health and dental benefits
• retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan
• a 10% in-store discount at participating banners
• virtual healthcare
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• learning and development opportunities
• parental leave top-up
• paid vacation

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.

Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.