Director Finance, Loblaw Digital

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

At Loblaw Digital, we know that our customers expect the best from us. Whether that means building the best, most innovative online shopping experience, or designing an app that will impact the lives of people across the country, we’re up for the challenge. From our office in Downtown Toronto, we’ve created leading eCommerce experiences in the online grocery shopping, beauty, pharmacy, and apparel spaces, and we’re only just getting started.

Why is this role important?

About Us:

At Loblaw Digital, we know that our customers expect the best from us. Whether that means building the best, most innovative online shopping experiences, or designing an app that will impact the lives of people across the country, we’re up for the challenge. Loblaw Digital is the team responsible for building and operating the online businesses of Canada’s largest and most successful retailer. Based in downtown Toronto, we are an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and collaborative team working towards transforming the way Canadians shop by creating leading eCommerce experiences in the online grocery shopping, beauty, pharmacy, loyalty, and apparel spaces, and we’re only just getting started! To achieve these goals, we are looking for talented and passionate individuals who want to collaborate and solve challenging problems and make significant and lasting impact on Canadians.

Impact You Will Make:

This position poses a unique chance to shape the future of Loblaw in one of our fastest-growing sectors. As the finance business partner and FP&A leader for Loblaw Digital and Omnichannel businesses, you'll be at the helm of our digital journey. You'll also oversee the P&L from Sales to EBIT, placing you in an influential position within our financial structure. This role puts you at the center of monthly business rhythm management and performance reporting alongside Senior Leadership at both Loblaw Digital and Head Office (1PCC). Additionally, your valuable insights will guide the consolidation efforts for our Omnichannel group, evaluating financial outcomes as well as risk/opportunities across various portfolios. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our future expansion while honing your abilities.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the consolidation of financial forecasting and results throughout the Loblaw Omnichannel group (Loblaw Digital, Advance, PC Optimum, PC Express, SDM, Joe Fresh)
• Contribute to establishing and tracking KPIs while identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Guarantee precise reporting, forecasting and analysis with an emphasis on risk management. This includes scenario planning and investigating diverse issues in detail
• Manage our headcount financial forecasts across the omnichannel group
• Spearhead long-term strategic financial forecasting processes
• Provide invaluable insights through detailed analysis and potential business strategies
• The ideal candidate is proactive with a knack for spotting process enhancements. They should be comfortable taking ownership as well as initiating changes by collaborating effectively with vital stakeholders within the organization

Core Competencies:

• A keen learner with a proven track record of succeeding in dynamic, fast-paced work settings.
• A proactive team player capable of expertly handling multiple projects within strict timeframes.
• Able to adapt and contribute effectively in a rapidly growing field with the capacity to construct financial models amidst high ambiguity.
• Proven ability to liaise across departments and cultivate robust working relationships.
• Has influence and isn't afraid to challenge existing systems for process simplification.
• Possesses strong sense of responsibility and eye for detail, demonstrating ownership over tasks
• Excellent communicator, adept at both written and verbal expression.

Role Requirements:

• University degree in Business, Analytics or Finance, ideal candidate will also possess an accounting designation (CPA) or MBA
• 7+ years of relevant business experience within a Finance and/or Retail environment
• Superior communication and analytical skills with the ability to drive useful business insights, ability to think outside the box
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to focus on continuous improvement.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with experience in financial modeling
• Ideal candidate will have exposure to SAP and analytics tools such as SQL, R or Tabl

How You’ll Succeed:

At Loblaw Digital, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

We’re able to keep innovating because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of eCommerce.

If you have big ideas, undeniable enthusiasm, and thrive in a collaborative, creative, and diverse group, we’ll get along just fine.

Looking for a challenge? Good. Love an innovative work environment? Even better.

Apply today.

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Loblaw Digital recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.