Financial Analyst - Sobeys CPA Rotation Program - Sept 2027 - Stellarton, NS

Ready to Make an impact? Are you thinking about getting your CPA? Why not consider completing your designation in industry with a leading national grocery retailer? Sobeys Inc. is proud to have trained many Chartered Professional Accountants and provides a unique training experience. Upon completion of the program, not only are graduates set up for a successful career in Finance – we also have several opportunities to branch out into other areas of the business where CPA’s can thrive and add significant value. We currently have CPA’s throughout our business in areas such as Marketing, Operations and Merchandising (to name a few!). Note: This application is for September 2027 intake. About the Sobeys CPA Training Program Our three-year CPA Training Program offers talented accounting graduates the opportunity to learn the business while working towards your CPA designation. While our CPA rotations continue to expand, our current program will see you gain experience and meet all CPA competency requirements by completing challenging job rotations in at least three of the following approved rotations: Financial Reporting•    Corporate Compliance & Internal Audit•    Retail Accounting•    Accounting & Control

• Cost Control

Upon program completion, you will have the opportunity to join one of the above-mentioned teams or one of our other teams, located across the country (Stellarton, NS, Mississauga, ON, Calgary, AB, Montreal, QC). By joining one of these teams, you will provide the in-depth financial analysis, decision-making support, audit, control, and/or governance and risk reviews that your training was designed to facilitate. This experience will allow you to further develop and enhance your skills while pursuing a long-term career with Sobeys.

Support Provided to Students Sobeys is committed to its students in the CPA Program and offers a great amount of support, including:

Financial Support in the form of covering the cost of CPA courses, exams, professional fees and related travel expenses; Providing external consultants and expert support for various modules; Providing experienced mentors to support and guide students through the process of obtaining the necessary education and experience to obtain their CPA; A student pool made up of prior students to offer advice and academic support (practice exam marking, etc.); A dedicated steering committee to oversee developments in the CPA program and ensure continued success of our students; Mentorship: Sobeys has numerous mentors available who have all completed the CPA or legacy programs. Many are senior employees who are extremely valuable resources throughout the CPA Program and in your career.

What your application will include and demonstrate to us:

Business or Commerce student (or graduate) with all CPA Canada prerequisite educational requirements to be complete before September 2027; A passion for grocery retail and financial management; Strong academic performance; Demonstration of the pervasive qualities and skills of the CPA designation; Ability to successfully multi-task in a deadline-driven environment; Proven time management and organization skills; Demonstrated interpersonal skills within a team environment; Independent and self-motivated; Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office ; Aptitude for understanding technology.

Please include a copy of your unofficial transcript/marks with your application. This is a requirement to be considered for the CPA Student Program. It is recommended that you include your cover letter, resume, and marks all within one document (either copied into the Resume editor or uploaded as one file). This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading Canadian company with a clear vision and focus.  We are only accepting online applications and welcome applications from all qualified people interested in this challenge. We will be contacting only those who will be selected to interview.