Senior Manager, Business Analytics & Operations Decision Support

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.

Senior Manager, Business Analytics & Operations Decision Support

Do you thrive on turning data into actionable insights that fuel business success? Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing operations and driving profitability? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact as a key player on our dynamic team supporting the Shoppers Drug Mart business.

In this role, you will:

Be the Architect of Financial Clarity: Key partner in the Common Year end-to-end process, ensuring seamless alignment between initiatives and long-range plans. You'll be the subject matter expert of our financial planning module in TM1, providing expert training and support to field teams.

Influence Strategic Decision-Making: Dive deep into financial data, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential risks. You'll provide critical insights to senior leadership, empowering them to make informed decisions that drive profitability and growth for Shoppers Drug Mart.

Support Operational Excellence: Partner closely with regional business units, acting as a trusted advisor on all things financial. You'll develop insightful reports, analyze key metrics like labor costs and profitability, and collaborate on identifying opportunities to optimize performance across Shoppers Drug Mart locations.

Associate Earnings: Take ownership of the Associate Earnings Reserve (AER), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with financial plans. You'll collaborate with field teams to review results and communicate key variances to senior leadership.

Proficient Storyteller: Craft compelling financial presentations and reports that clearly communicate performance trends, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership. Your ability to translate complex data into actionable narratives will be key to your success in driving the Shoppers Drug Mart business forward.

What You Bring to the Table:

Strategic Mindset: You're an agile problem-solver with a knack for identifying trends, understanding how the business works, and turning data into actionable insights.

Collaboration Champion: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at building strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

Financial Acumen: You possess a strong understanding of financial reporting and planning principles, with 3-5 years of experience in retail FP&A, ideally within a fast-paced retail environment like Shoppers Drug Mart.

Technical Proficiency : You're a whiz with Excel and have experience with financial management software (TM1) and SAP. Knowledge of Microstrategy is an asset.

Strong Communication Skills: You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership.

Ready to bring your difference and make your difference? Join our team and leverage your analytical skills and business acumen to drive strategic decision-making and fuel our continued success at Shoppers Drug Mart!

Please note: This position does not report into the Finance department but plays a crucial role in collaborating with Finance to ensure alignment and drive overall business performance.

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.