Senior Manager Planning & Analysis, LTA Finance

myview; Brampton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited in Canada seeks a senior finance professional to lead the LTA Finance team, delivering planning, reporting, and strategic insights. You will guide a group of finance specialists in a fast-paced environment, establishing strong relationships with LTA management to provide decision support and performance analysis.

The role requires initiative, communication excellence, and a track record in financial planning and reporting within operations.

Qualifications

• University or College degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA is an advantage.
• 5-8 years' experience in Finance or Retail environments.
• Strong Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and Project accounting is beneficial (SAP PS).
• Superior analytical skills with clear reporting insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-ready presentation.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide a team of finance professionals with oversight of operating expenses and capital investment.
• Lead budgeting process from templates to consolidations and financial models.
• Drive AI and reporting automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across LTA to provide decision support.
• Prepare senior management analyses and reporting; manage competing priorities.
• Review business models and contracts; provide sound recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT to deliver financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

SAP

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (advantage)

Tools

SAP

SAP Project Systems (PS)

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.

Reports to: Director, LTA Finance

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have strong financial & business acumen, with solid financial & reporting experience. This position requires an advanced level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects. The successful candidate should be able to lead a team of finance professionals in a dynamic and fast paced environment. We are looking for a candidate that is a self-starter, highly energized, and has excellent communication and presentation skills. The right candidate will bring a strong mix of experience with financial planning and reporting within operations. The incumbent will also be required to establish strong working relationships with LTA management to provide all financial & decision support.

Key Accountabilities

• Must be a strategic thinker, have a good professional presence and have strong planning, reporting, financial and organizational skills.
• Mentor and guide a team of finance professionals with oversight of both operating expenses and capital investment.
• Support the overall LTA finance model creating a strong partnership with Key stakeholders across the LTA organizations.
• Lead the full budgeting process from designing templates, consolidations and building financial models.
• Lead the AI and reporting automation roadmap to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Expand relationships with teams in the business including collaborating with and influencing senior management. Effectively communicate ideas and actions with confidence & clarity
• Champion and lead continuous improvement in the financial process for LTA finance as well as the broader enterprise through leadership, collaboration, and a dedication to execution.
• Contribute to the preparation of senior management presentations by providing standard and ad-hoc analysis and reporting.
• Manage competing priorities within a very fast-paced finance environment.
• Support the improvement of financial processes and controls including period-end reporting, high level variance analysis, forecasting and project management.
• Good business acumen with ability to review business models and contracts and thereafter make sound recommendations.
• Build relationships with IT management and provide financial reporting and analysis support.
• Provide decision support analysis to identify issues, opportunities, and emerging trends for our business partners.
• Assist with training of internal business partners.

Job Qualifications

• University or College degree in Accounting/Finance. A CPA designation would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' business experience within a Finance and/or Retail environment
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel, Power Bi and PowerPoint
• Knowledge/experience with SAP & Project accounting experience beneficial (SAP Project Systems (PS) would be an advantage).
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to provide accurate reporting and business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and present information in a clear, concise "client ready" format.

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.