Senior Analyst, General Accounting

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

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

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.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible in ensuring that appropriate value adding support is provided to the appropriate Corporate Banners and business units through regular Balance Sheet and P&L review and analysis. Also, you are expected to complete regular entries on a periodic and quarterly basis. You will also be responsible in preparing and completing reports as required for internal and external reporting purposes, as well as supporting the needs of junior colleagues that you will be working with. You will collaborate with other teams to automate and optimize current processes to drive efficiencies and create capacity within the business.

What you will do:

• Prepare and review financial reports and analysis.

• Active involvement with period end close activities including journal entry preparations, reconciliations, and in-depth analysis.

• Take a lead role in ensuring that department objectives and initiatives are completed.

• Prepare and review account reconciliations and provide recommendations

• Prepare and review journal entries and provide recommendations

• Prepare and review periodic and quarterly reports for internal and external reporting purposes.

• Analyze, identify, and recommend process improvement and system modifications to increase productivity and efficiency in the department.

• Plan and monitor the implementation of improvement initiatives.

• Continuously monitor, recommend, and implement process improvement initiatives to increases effectiveness and productivity of department

• Liaise with internal and external business units.

• Identify key business performance drivers through structured analysis, effectively probe problems and causes, and work with the team to develop solutions

• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships and relationships to support key critical initiatives as needed

• Assist with ad-hoc and cross-functional projects and initiatives as required

• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

• Various other duties as required

What you will need:

• A minimum of 6 years of previous applicable industry experience, or a combination of education and experience

• Minimum of 1-year leadership experience

• Currently enrolled in an accounting designation program would be considered an asset

• Demonstrated experience in Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Profit & Loss analysis is a must.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to converse comfortably with business partners

• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and commitment to excellence

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or part of a team

• Ability to problem solve and offer constructive solutions

• Ability to meet required deadlines/targets

• Be flexible and able to adapt to change in a positive manner

• Strong English and/or French communication both oral and written

• Ability to coach and mentor colleagues (performance management, training, employee issues, development, and motivation)

• Intermediate experience with spreadsheet applications, word documents and email

• Professional attitude (communication with colleagues, positive attitude); professional demeanor

• Familiarity with SAP and MicroStrategy will be an asset

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.