Senior Financial Analyst, Associate Support

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 to the Manager, Finance, Associate Support, and the incumbent is responsible for providing accounting services for a set of stores. The main duties include completing the associate changeover packages and the year-end settlements and including interpreting and analyzing store financial information. The person will also provide direct support to the stores (email & telephone and field resources) and communicate with various internal departments at central office. What You’ll Do: Prepare the associates changeover files inclusive of the completion & delivery of a tax package. The incumbent is accountable for the accuracy of all the assets/ liabilities transferred between old and new associates; Take the ownership on pending issues and follow up to completion. Review and analyse the Periodic optional equity and the Paid Services results for stores. Prepare annually Associates’ year end settlement for stores & delivery of financial results that will support the preparation of tax packages with the external accountants. Prepare the Balance sheet account analysis, including reconciliations and variance analysis to prior periods’ balances. Responsible for monitoring and reviewing associate draw accounts and equity position periodically; to identify any potential risks and accounting errors before closing the period. Responsible to prepare the plan and forecast for certain P&L accounts. Prepare and submit periodic variances analysis to Manager for review. Assist in selected projects assigned by management to improve processes and ensure smooth flow of information and continuity. Proactively identify the need for new reports/analysis to better support the current business activities and any new initiatives. Investigate and respond to store queries and requests in a timely and professional manner. Support Associate Earning calculations and Rebate Reserve report on periodic and annual basis Other duties, ad hoc requests and projects as assigned by the supervisor or manager. What You’ll Need: University degree in Business or Accounting. Currently enrolled in an accounting designation program would be considered an asset. Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance, accounting and business experience. Efficient, fast learner, ability to work under pressure, team player, autonomous. Advanced skills in Excel; knowledge of Macro/Python is considered an asset. SAP knowledge is considered an asset. Ability to manage, manipulate and analyze data to identify and quantify business opportunities/risks. Strong communication & presentation skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization. Team player with the ability to collaborate and share information while striving in a fast-paced, high-performance culture. Self-starter: demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills and willingness to lea 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. Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $60,000.00 - $82,500.00 / 60.000,00$ - 82.500,00$ (per year / par an) A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste. #EN #SS #FINAN #ON