Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & AnalysisReports To: Manager, Financial Planning & AnalysisLocation: Central Office – Toronto, ON (four days mandatory in office)OverviewReporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role is responsible for analyzing a portfolio of store expense accounts and related financial data. The successful candidate will not only complete financial analyses and forecasts but also interpret their impact on business performance and provide clear insights to stakeholders. In addition, this role will support store support teams and collaborate closely with various internal departments to address inquiries and drive operational and financial effectiveness.Primary ResponsibilitiesExecute period-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, analyzing expense accounts, and providing variance explanations to support consolidated financial review.Develop store level annual operating plans and execute periodic forecasts with weekly adjustments, by incorporating current trends and key business drivers.Maintain robust partnerships with store support teams and business partners, offering guidance and support in interpreting financial performance.Create and maintain reference documentation to ensure process consistency and knowledge sharing.Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and elevate high-risk activities as appropriate.Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives, serving as the primary daily contact for all finance-related matters.Ensure that various schedules are accurately maintain on periodic basis to track expenses and to reconcile accruals and prepaids.SkillsThis position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks and workload. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in everyday working relationships.Ability to manage,



manipulate and analyze data to identify and quantify business opportunities/risksMust be able to provide sound analysis and comparisons with some guidanceAttention to detail and an appreciation and acumen for placing/having thorough checks in placeBusiness acumen - knowledge of accounting guidelines, principles and proceduresStrong organizational skills and able to prioritize work with varying exceptionsCommunicates with clarity in oneonone or group situations, and over the telephone/video callsAdvanced Excel Skills & knowledge of MicroStrategy or SAP an assetDemonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and contributeTeam player with the ability to collaborate and share information while striving under pressure in a fast-paced high-performance cultureProfessional manner, tact and discretion in dealing with colleagues including senior managementExperience2-3 years of previous work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent preferred.EducationUniversity degree in Business or AccountingIn the progress to or in the final stages of professional accounting designationOur 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 NoteCandidates 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 :$60,000.00 - $82,500.00 / 60.000,00$ - 82.500,00$ (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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis - C$60,000 - C$82,500 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Loblaw Companies
📍 Toronto