Senior Financial Analyst, Sourcing & Analytics

Sobeys; Stellarton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a contract role in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with finance and sourcing teams, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of relevant experience, a strong analytical mindset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a company recognized among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your contributions will help shape the future of community-focused retail. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Accounting/Finance required.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on budgets/forecasts and track sourcing initiatives.
• Develop processes for auditing supplier spend.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Continuous Improvement

SAP

Education

University Degree in Business

CPA or working towards CPA

Job description

Requisition ID: 189291
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Cont. Improvement & Ancillary Services
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Nova Scotia
City: Stellarton

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

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 a contract opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst, Sourcing & Analytics to join our Finance team based out of our offices in Stellarton, Nova Scotia.

*Please note that this opportunity is for a contract of a duration of approximately 28-30 months.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Work with Sourcing as required on budgets/forecasts and actuals for tracking sourcing initiatives
• Collaborate with members of the other internal and external teams within finance and sourcing
• Develop repeatable processes for auditing complex supplier spend
• Work with Sourcing to analyze supplier contract compliance
• Work closely with leaders across the CFO organization
• Communicate and work in a collaborative manner to resolve senior management questions
• Actively pursue continuous improvement opportunities in terms of processes for efficient task completion

What you have to offer:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Accounting/Finance
• A relevant university degree (Business with a focus in Accounting, Finance, etc.)
• Strong computer skills; Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• 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
• 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
• Ability to manage sensitive information and situations involving internal and external customers
• Intuitive approach to Continuous Improvement
• Experience with SAP

Preferred:
• Professional designation (CPA) or working towards one

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At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.