Financial Analyst
Loblaw Advance
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Brampton, ON
Contract type: Full time

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.
Overview
Reporting into the Sr. Manager, the Financial Analyst will support the ongoing reporting requirements of the Home & Entertainment, Health and Beauty (HEHB) BU, perform ad hoc analyses based on business needs, and participate in the periodic forecasting and annual budgeting processes. This is a highly visible role, with opportunities to work directly with the sr. leadership team and grow within the organization.
Key Responsibilities And Job Duties
The primary function of the Financial Analyst will be to facilitate financial reporting for the HEHB business. This largely includes routine tasks which are either performed on a weekly or daily basis. These reports are relied upon heavily by the sr. leadership team to support their decision making and to provide clear insights into business performance. Examples include:
In addition to routine reporting, the Financial Analyst will also be responsible for addressing, and/or supporting the Sr. Manager with, ad hoc requests. This may include:
What You Bring
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.
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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.
Overview
Reporting into the Sr. Manager, the Financial Analyst will support the ongoing reporting requirements of the Home & Entertainment, Health and Beauty (HEHB) BU, perform ad hoc analyses based on business needs, and participate in the periodic forecasting and annual budgeting processes. This is a highly visible role, with opportunities to work directly with the sr. leadership team and grow within the organization.
Key Responsibilities And Job Duties
The primary function of the Financial Analyst will be to facilitate financial reporting for the HEHB business. This largely includes routine tasks which are either performed on a weekly or daily basis. These reports are relied upon heavily by the sr. leadership team to support their decision making and to provide clear insights into business performance. Examples include:
- Daily sales and gross margin tracking
- Tracking financial impacts of store renovations and BU initiatives
- Monitoring key metrics impacting the BU, including offshore freight costs
- Financial recaps, with varying levels of granularity
In addition to routine reporting, the Financial Analyst will also be responsible for addressing, and/or supporting the Sr. Manager with, ad hoc requests. This may include:
- Providing financial insights to the merchant teams through assisting with ad hoc requests (can range from generation of new reports to facilitating the payment of an invoice)
- Supporting the FP&A and Merchant teams by preparing slides for various stakeholder meetings
- Deep diving into existing processes to look for improvements and develop control
What You Bring
- Post-secondary degree in finance or related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or working towards designation.
- Results oriented – consistently delivers high quality output on a timely basis.
- Team player with excellent planning and prioritization skills.
- Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to clearly communicate complex issues.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
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.
#EN
#SS #FINAN #ON
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