Senior Manager, Capital Financial Planning & Analysis

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail company is seeking a Finance Professional to join their Capital FP&A team. The successful candidate will manage the Capital Plan, collaborate with various business functions, and oversee financial reporting and projects. Ideal qualifications include a finance-related degree, professional certification, and extensive experience in finance and accounting. This full-time position is located in Brampton.

Benefits

Progressive careers

Comprehensive training

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years finance or accounting experience.
• Ability to convey key analytical findings in presentations for senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the Capital Plan.
• Work closely with colleagues on Capital Forecast and approvals.
• Lead special projects and ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Results oriented

Team player

Education

Post-Secondary education in Finance or related field

Professional finance designation (CPA-CA, CPA-CMA, CFA or MBA)

Tools

SAP

MicroStrategy

Power Automate

Power Query

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Corporate FP&A – Capital team at Loblaw is responsible for the consolidation, analysis and presentation of capital planning, forecasts, and multi-year strategic capital planning. This position focusses on building/maintaining macro planning models and incorporating strategic insights using post investment analysis. The position offers the right individual the opportunity to develop a solid understanding of the Company and translate that knowledge into a clear message for management reporting. The colleague will play a leading role in the end-to-end development of the Capital Plan and will partner with Corporate FP&A, Treasury, Real Estate and Divisional FP&A functions to support strategic projects and financial planning needs of the business.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare and manage the Capital Plan for the upcoming planning cycle, including milestone deliverables to key stakeholders in the business
• Work closely with colleagues producing the Capital Forecast and Capital Project Approvals with a view to synthesize risks and opportunities to current year and forward-looking Capital Plans
• Maintain a rolling model of multi-year enterprise capital needs
• Oversee and own (i) Board reporting on Capital spending in-year and Capital for Strategic plan reviews and (ii) quarterly reporting to the Investor Relations team
• Understand and oversee the Capital Reporting function in the team; review the capital forecast for cash flow forecasting.
• Lead special projects and ad-hoc reporting
• Interact effectively with business partners across the enterprise, building strong relationships with peers
• Maintain the enterprise Capital investment model
• Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset; provide recommendations on process enhancements and opportunities to leverage automation and workflow tools to drive better insights and analysis

SKILLS REQUIRED

• A Post-Secondary education in Finance or related field is required
• Professional finance designation, CPA-CA, CPA-CMA, CFA or MBA, required
• Minimum of 5-7 years finance or accounting experience; related planning and forecasting work experience would be an asset
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required; ability to storyboard and effectively convey key analytical findings in presentations for senior leaders
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Results oriented and proven ability to multitask – consistently delivers on time and drives for results.
• Enthusiastic team player with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically through unstructured problems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships.
• Strong leadership skills to foster a collaborative environment. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with SAP and MicroStrategy would be an asset
• Experience with workflow automation tools would be an asset (e.g. Power Automate, Power Query, or other)

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.

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.