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At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Manager, Finance, Associate Support

Overview

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Finance, Associate Support the Manager, Finance, Associate Support will be responsible for supporting the team with reviewing changeover packages, optional equity, audit request, year-end settlements and managing direct reports.

What You’ll Do:

• Review associate changeover files prepared by Sr. Analyst for approval.
• Responsible for managing Optional Equity performance reporting, inclusive of store reports and consolidated senior management reports (along with enhancing existing reports and analytics to mitigate future issues).
• Work with Operations and Legal teams to ensure that the appropriate letters are issued to deficient Owners, monitor subsequent activities, and escalate issues as required (and that internal control process is followed).
• Work with Cash (EBS) team to authorize/approve cash buffer changes to allow owners to withdraw funds (personal investments, personal assets, shareholder/dividend advances, draw/admin expenses) once partial sweep process has been established.
• Provide support for CRA audits and tax filings. Coordinate with other teams for supporting documentation as required by Auditor.
• Provide support for annually Associates’ year end settlement for stores & delivery of financial results that will support the preparation of tax packages with the external accountants.
• Review balance sheet account analysis, including reconciliations and variance analysis to prior periods’ balances.
• Assist in selected projects assigned by management to improve processes and ensure smooth flow of information and continuity. Proactively identify the need for new reports/analysis to better support the current business activities and any new initiatives.
• Investigate and respond to store queries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Other duties, ad hoc requests and projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager.

What You’ll Need:

• University degree in Business or Accounting.
• Currently enrolled in an accounting designation program would be considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience for finance, accounting, and business experience.
• Efficient, fast learner, ability to work under pressure, team player, autonomous.
• Advanced skills in Excel; knowledge of Power BI, Macro/Python is considered an asset.
• SAP knowledge is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage, manipulate and analyze data to identify and quantify business opportunities/risks.
• Strong communication & presentation skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and share information while striving in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
• Self-starter: demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making 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, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

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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.