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.Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Loblaw Advance (Media)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 OptimumTM, we have a unique set of assets to help consumer brands reach customers and grow their retail business more effectively. Our agile 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 and work with some of the best minds in the industry to create solutions our customers will love.Location: Bathurst and LakeshoreHybrid Work: 4 days/week in officeWhy is the role important?The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Loblaw Advance, is a business partnership role which will develop, own, and manage all of the financial operations, administrative processes and systems integration efforts. In this role, you will oversee the P&L for a growth platform within Loblaw, with full visibility from Sales to EBIT and manage its Capital envelope. You will also play a critical role in providing strong finance leadership to the Loblaw Advance team and in tracking and managing business performance. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our future growth while honing your abilities.This role will report directly to the Senior Director, Finance.What You'll DoOwning the financial reporting and forecasting functions for the Media business. This will include initially managing the current month-end reporting and forecasting process,



and then continuously evolving and improving the process over timeBuild strong business partnerships and lead a team of finance professionalsTaking ownership over the business case model for Loblaw Advance, and tracking and reporting on key operating metrics and KPIs on an ongoing basisEvaluating viability of new initiatives contemplated by the business through robust financial modellingBe a strategic finance partner to the business driving insights through analysis, and ownership of annual 3-year strategy planning and budgeting process as well as creating presentation materials for Senior ManagementPresent updates on financials and key initiatives, including risks and opportunities in the plan to Senior Management on a monthly basisAssist the Loblaw Advance leadership team with ad hoc analysis as required in managing the business (e.G., competitive benchmarking, financial modelling new initiatives contemplated by the business, etc.)Take ownership of end-to-end processes for the Loblaw Advance business, ensuring connectivity and integration into Loblaw's core enterprise systems including SAPManage and administer sale compensation plans for the Advance sales teams to ensure timely payout of quarterly bonusesAct as the liaison between the Loblaw Advance team and Loblaw's Corporate Finance, Capital Management and Technology & Analytics teamsProven ability to liaise across departments and cultivate robust working relationshipsPossesses strong sense of responsibility and eye for detail, demonstrating ownership over tasksExcellent communicator, adept at both written and verbal expressionWhat You'll NeedUniversity degree in Business, Commerce or Finance. Ideal candidate will also possess an accounting designation (CPA)7 years of relevant experience within a Finance and/or accounting environmentDemonstrated ability to build strong business partner relationships and excellent communication and presentation skillsExperience in process design and systems integration considered an assetSuperior analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detailAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modelling skills are requiredExperience with systems such as SAP, MicroStrategy, Salesforce,



Fieldglass and Advendio is considered an assetAn entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentOur 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 – Workplace, 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.Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :$128,000.00 - $176,000.00 / 128.000,00$ - 176.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate's experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L'expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L'entreprise utilise l'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.#EN#SS #FINAN #ON#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Financial Planning & Analytics, Loblaw Advance (Media) - C$128,000 - C$176,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Loblaw
📍 Toronto