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All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
Location:
1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5
Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we.
At Loblaw, we are Food Lovers! We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.
We’re looking for talented colleagues who are excited about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way!
Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
Why is this role important?
Job Profile: Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Systems & Process Development
Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Process Development
About Us:
Every day over 192,000 full-time and part-time Loblaw colleagues serve customers in more than 2,300 corporate and franchised stores from coast to coast. This makes Loblaw one of Canada’s largest private sector employers. Loblaw is committed to providing a wide, growing and successful range of products and services to meet everyday household demands of Canadian consumers. Through innovation, we have the advantage of President’s Choice and no name control brands being the #1 and #2 consumer packaged goods brands by sales in Canada. Loblaw’s goal to continually grow in the Canadian retail industry was showcased in 2014 with the successful Shoppers Drug Mart acquisition. With the added expertise from our Shoppers Drug Mart family, we are Canada’s #1 food, beauty and pharmacy retailer.
Loblaw is committed to being socially responsible by respecting the environment, sourcing with integrity, making a positive difference in the communities it serves, reflecting the nation’s diversity and being a great place to work. Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Greenest Employers for 2015.
Role Mandate:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity for involvement in various finance initiatives and projects with specific focus on business process improvement and financial systems development. In this role, you will work closely with various areas of the business to analyze, resolve and explain system and business process issues and related inquiries as they arise by providing support and required documentation from development phase of project through to testing and implementation.
Role Accountabilities:
Analyze, explain and respond to system and business process related inquiries from business community
Take large amounts of complex information from multiple sources/systems and produce simple and easy-to-understand explanations for business stakeholders
Liaison between business users and IT department in identifying and resolving system defects
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the business and IT as required
Assist in the creation of required documentation for system enhancements and processes as requested by the business
Participate is the various phases of project lifecycle from a finance perspective; including design sessions, system testing, implementation, and end user training
Work with IT/ Management in communicating and addressing system issues and road blocks
Develop an understanding/comprehension of business processes as they relate to financial systems
Role Requirements:
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to grasp and translate technical concepts, to think independently, and to take initiative required to resolve issues
Strong organizational and time management skills
Able to participate in multiple projects and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with people at various levels of the business
Demonstrate ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting priorities and deliverables
Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology related disciplines
2-3 years of relevant work experience in the above disciplines
Experience with the following: Workday, SAP, VBA, and SQL would be an asset
At Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. 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.
Employment Type:
Full time
Type of Role:
Regular
Loblaw recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
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.
