Director, Merchandise 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.

Role Mandate:

The Director plays a key role providing financial support to the Home & Entertainment and Health & Beauty (“HEHB”) Business Unit. The successful candidate will lead the budgeting, forecasting and reporting function for the business and provide financial analyses to support strategic and operational business functions.

Accountabilities:

• Plan, oversee, review and interpret results and provide analytical support to business as required
• Preparation of Senior Management financial presentations and reporting packages
• Report on results from capital investments and conduct analyses to provide insights to the team to ensure projects meet expectations
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in all financial support areas (i.e. financial processes, reporting, budgeting, etc).
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships and relationships to support key initiatives as needed
• Mentor and coach team members in achieving their goals and IDPs, provide feedback and address any performance issues
  
  

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 6-8 years previous experience in a related role.
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Quality driven and detail oriented.
• Advanced Excel, proficiency and experience with business intelligence (BI) tools such as Microstrategy.
• Professional Finance Designations such as CPA-CMA; or MBA preferred
  
  

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.

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