Manager, Corporate FP&A

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.

Manager, Corporate FP&A - Job Description

Why is this role important?

Is your goal a work environment where you desire to have professional freedom to reach your full potential? If your answer is “yes,” then, joining the Loblaw Finance team will avail you that opportunity to develop your technical and professional career, and pursue your personal growth.

Loblaw Finance proudly supports the stores and head office of Loblaw Companies Limited, and their dedication to helping Canadians Live Life Well. We are proud of our constantly evolving culture that is dedicated to ongoing process and technology improvements. We are a solutions-driven environment, that can offer you many exciting opportunities to take your skills to the next level.

Our ideal candidate for the Manager, Corporate FP&A position will be reporting to the Director, Corporate FP&A. This position is responsible for supporting the current and forward-looking performance management of the enterprise’s various retail and ancillary businesses, providing performance analysis around the continuous evaluation of short and long-term financial objectives and the identification of opportunities for improvement. You will join a dedicated and motivated team with exposure to all aspects of the Loblaw business, including our grocery and drug retail divisions, banking, apparel, all store support functions and the strategic portfolio. The role is designed for a colleague with a strong foundation in business acumen and who can manage various enterprise planning processes.

Key Responsibilities /Job Duties:

• Support the Enterprise P&L in-year forecasting and annual budgeting process.
• Help prepare financial presentations and reporting packages for Senior Management.
• Coordinate forecast submissions, assist in preparing materials, and support the analysis of key business insights.
• Assist with quarter-end deliverables including analyses to support MD&A and other external messaging.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships across our corporate and divisional finance teams to help plan for and measure strategic initiatives.
• Assist with various ad-hoc and cross-functional enterprise projects and initiatives as required.
  
  

Qualifications And Competencies

A Post-Secondary education in Finance or related field is required; experience working in a fast-paced environment, particularly corporate and/or retail will be considered an asset

The preferred candidate will also have:

• Minimum of 3 - 4 years' finance or accounting experience, preferably in the Retail industry
• Professional Finance Designations such as CPA or MBA preferred
• Excellent analytical thinking and acute attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills – ability to work with people within the organization.
• Ability to manage numerous priorities simultaneously amidst tight deadlines.
• Advanced Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to focus on continuous improvement
• Results Oriented, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Other duties as required
  
  

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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