Senior Manager, Media Finance

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Venez faire votre différence dans les communautés à travers le Canada, où l'authenticité, la confiance et l'établissement de liens sont valorisés - alors que nous façonnons l'avenir du commerce de détail au Canada, ensemble. Notre position unique en tant que l'un des plus grands employeurs du pays, celle associée à notre engagement à avoir un impact positif sur la vie de tous les Canadiens, viens offrir à nos collègues une gamme d'opportunités et d'expériences pour aider les Canadiens à Vivre Bien, Vivre Pleinement.

Chez Les Compagnies Loblaw Limitée, nous réussissons grâce à la collaboration, à l'engagement et nous plaçons la barre haute pour nous-mêmes et ceux qui nous entourent. Que vous débutiez votre carrière, que vous réintégriez le marché du travail ou que vous recherchiez un nouvel emploi, votre place est avec nous.

Company Description

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.

Loblaw Advance™ drives brands forward. We are unlocking Loblaw’s exclusive purchase pattern data, customer intelligence, and millions of daily connections with shoppers to drive growth for our business partners. Backed by both the country’s leading grocery and pharma retailer, and the nation’s leading loyalty program, PC Optimum ™, we have a unique set of assets to help consumer brands reach customers and grow their retail business more effectively. Our dynamic team bridges loyalty, media, product, analytics, insights and strategy disciplines for integrated planning that empowers our own brands and those of our partners to reach Canadian customers at the right time, in the right way.

At Loblaw Advance™, we’re always innovating to stay on the leading edge of a fast-evolving industry. We seek great people who share our principles of authenticity, curiosity, trust, and collaboration. You will get to work with some of the best minds in the industry and have the support of in-house world-class technologies to create solutions our customers will love. We’re able to keep innovating because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of retail and media. Come help shape this growing business with us!

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Media Finance supporting Loblaw Advance who will serve as a key business partner, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide insights that enhance business performance and play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and operational effectiveness of our media business. This position requires a combination of analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the media landscape. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance of our media offerings, establishing reports that highlight we are delivering meaningful returns, and that our investments are aligned to overall business objectives.

In this dynamic environment, you will lead the forecasting and month-end revenue recognition processes, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that financial accuracy is met within the required timelines. You will leverage data-driven insights to report on the business’ overall performance. Your ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels will be essential in driving informed decision-making.

As the media landscape evolves, you will also be tasked with identifying new opportunities for growth and innovation within Loblaw Advance. By staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, you will help the organization maximize its media potential while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

This role not only requires technical financial skills but also strong leadership capabilities. You will mentor and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence while ensuring financial sustainability and profitability.

Join us in this exciting role, where your financial acumen will be instrumental in driving the success of Loblaws’ Retail Media Network and supporting our overall business objectives.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Act as the primary business lead for finance and revenue operations, driving strategic financial initiatives including, but not limited to, continuous process implementations and improvements, system enhancements, and establishing key business reports while ensuring financial accuracy and sustainability
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales, product performance, and client engagement to assess the effectiveness of Loblaw Advance initiatives
• Develop comprehensive financial and data reporting projects that provide insights into sales and territory performance, analyzing results against account executive targets to identify risks and opportunities
• Lead and mentor a dynamic team of financial professionals including FP&A Managers, Senior Finance Analysts, and Finance Analysts while overseeing day-to-day operational duties are met, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), reporting, and reconciliation tasks
• Lead revenue operations in forecasting and measuring key sales metrics, including retention, churn, product growth, and client performance, as well as conducting year-over-year analysis
• Present actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to identify revenue growth opportunities and formulate risk mitigation strategies aligned with annual sales quotas
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure data integrity and best practices are implemented; support teams in identifying and addressing gaps through audits and continuous improvement processes
• Serve as the finance lead for the existing Salesforce Cloud system, Advendio, and take ownership of the implementation of new product, reporting, and enhancement initiatives
• Act as a key stakeholder in the development and administration of the sales compensation program, ensuring alignment with business goals and performance incentives
• Manage revenue recognition process from order to cash including tasks related to month-end closing, accruals, cost of goods sold, and journal entries.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of periodic KPI metrics to senior leadership and key business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and highlight key trends and areas of opportunity
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess media performance metrics, ensuring data accuracy and relevance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in a related field such as Business Administration, Advertising, Marketing or Finance (preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial management preferably within a business partnership capacity
• Understanding of financial accounting principles
• Excellent analytical skills, and experience building and working with financial models
• Experience working with Canadian Industry tools for media buying and financial operations
• Strong grasp of programmatic media financials as it relates to vendor trafficking and scheduling reconciliation, programmatic fees, and overall bottom-line reconciliation
• Strong competency in Excel including VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables
• Agency operations / financial experience is an asset

Notre engagement envers la durabilité et l'impact social est un élément essentiel de notre façon de faire des affaires. Nous concentrons notre attention sur les domaines où nous pouvons avoir le plus grand impact. Notre approche de la durabilité et de l'impact social repose sur trois piliers - l'environnement, l'approvisionnement et la communauté. Nous recherchons constamment des moyens de faire preuve de leadership dans ces domaines importants. Nos valeurs ÊTRE - Engagement, Tient à coeur, Respect et Excellence - guident toutes nos prises de décision et prennent vie à travers notre culture bleue. Nous offrons à nos collègues des carrières progressives, une formation complète, de la flexibilité ainsi que les nombreux avantages compétitifs - voici quelques-unes des nombreuses raisons pour lesquelles nous sommes classés au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs du Canada, au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour la diversité au Canada, au palmarès des employeurs les plus verts au Canada et au palmarès des meilleurs employeurs pour les jeunes au Canada.

Si vous ne savez pas si votre expérience correspond à toutes les exigences ci-dessus, nous vous encourageons à postuler quand même. Nous recherchons des perspectives de candidatures variées, qui incluent des expériences diverses que nous pouvons ajouter à notre équipe.

Nous nous concentrons depuis longtemps sur la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion, car nous savons que cela fera de notre entreprise un meilleur lieu de travail et de magasinage. Nous nous engageons à créer des environnements accessibles pour nos collègues, candidats et clients. Les demandes d'aménagement en raison d'un handicap (qui peut être visible ou pas, temporaire ou permanent) peuvent être faites à n'importe quel stade de la demande et de l'emploi. Nous encourageons les candidats à faire connaître leurs besoins en matière d'accommodation afin que nous puissions offrir des opportunités équitables.

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