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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Common Year Process & Financial Planning:

• Actively participate in the Common Year end to end process, ensuring alignment of initiatives with long range plan (LRP)
• Review consolidated financial rollups, provide exception reporting when anomalies are identified
• Assist field resources in reviewing/analyzing plan vs trend. Communicate and escalate known risks/plan issues
• Manage the planning module in TM1 (financial management software), including testing and utilization training
• Manage core financial planning and budgeting processes

2. Associate Earnings Reserve Management:

• Maintain and manage the Associate Earnings Reserve (AER)
• Thorough review of results with the field resources to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ensure Guarantees are updated and variances to the financial plan are reviewed with senior leadership

3. Support to the Regional Business Teams:

• Provide financial support to operational leaders such as VPs, District Managers (DMs), RX Specialists, and other field resources
• Creation and maintenance of reports on key financial areas such as labor cost management, expense controls, and profitability analysis
• Preparation of financial presentations and reporting packages
• Collaborate with regional business units to identify potential opportunities and assess their impact on business performance
• Attend Business Unit Meetings

4. Collaboration with Field and Accounting Teams:

• Work closely with District Managers to review and adjust financial plans, ensuring proper loading of updated plans into SAP
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure alignment between financial forecasts and actual performance
• Ensure alignment of operations with broader business strategies

5. Financial Reporting and Presentations:

• Prepare financial presentations and reporting packages, especially for senior leadership
• Highlight insights, performance trends, and variances in financial results

6. Regular Updates to Senior Leadership:

• Provide regular updates to the Senior Director of Finance regarding financial performance, findings, and decision support insights
• Communicate performance, risks, and issues clearly and effectively to senior leaders

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION:

· Capable of working across teams, managing relationships, and collaborating with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

· Bachelor of Commerce. CPA designation a plus

· Advanced experience (3-5yrs.) in retail financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

· Expertise in Microsoft suite of Products especially Excel

· Ability to collaborate with operational and field teams.

· Knowledge of SAP

· Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging with senior leadership.

· Ability to manage multiple financial reporting and planning processes

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.