Senior Manager, Finance

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.

What you'll do:

1. Provide day-to-day financial support, reporting and analysis to 180+ stores across the country
2. Analyze weekly and monthly trends to identify early warning indicators of potential issues and/or opportunities for improvement and inform business partners
3. Provide weekly and periodic forecasts in conjunction with business partners
4. Period end reporting for tracking initiatives business-specific and enterprise initiatives as well as financial performance
5. Preparation of annual budgets by Store, District and banner with a consolidated Total Superstore view
6. Focusing on Latest Estimate forecast on a periodic basis
7. Responsible for tracking period end entries and ensuring accurate reporting and managing accruals
8. Liaise with other functional areas (Accounting, Finance, Operations, Inventory and Merchandising) to co-ordinate cross-functional analysis and data accumulation.
9. Participate in various committees to ensure the voice of the Banner is heard and is incorporated into new processes and reporting
10. Working with the business & LRE team to prepare capital approval presentations and tracking to ensure the CE3 targets are met
11. Ensure that all processes have been accurately documented to allow for smoother transitions and resource allocation
12. Manage, train and motivate direct report/s. This includes explicit consideration of on-the-job training needs for each direct report, arranging appropriate training, and providing timely feedback
13. Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects and initiatives as required

What you bring:

1. Completion of CPA and/or MBA designation is an asset
2. 5+ years of relevant work experience or a similar combination of education and relevant work experience in an analytical / business planning role
3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and build strong working relationships
4. Strong communication skills with an emphasis on verbal reasoning, conflict resolution and listening skills
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Superior time management and organizational skills
7. Strong technical skills (accounting practices/standards, computer skills, etc.)
8. Proactive individual with the ability to effectively manage various projects simultaneously to strict deadlines
9. Demonstrated ability to interact with people at various levels of an organization
10. Familiarity with SAP and MicroStrategy will be an asset
11. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

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.