Finance Analyst

at  Pattison Food Group

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.
Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Finance Analyst to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will possess a strong background in accounting, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, analyzing financial data, interpreting trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating large Excel-based datasets to analyze and identify trends, patterns, and metrics.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensuring financial statements are complete and accurate. Preparing journal entries as required and resolving any related issues.
• Researching and commenting on financial statement variances (period, quarter, and/or annual basis). Identifying abnormalities or trends that may exist.
• Assisting finance operations departments with identification and resolution of business issues, measurement of performance and preparation of budgets.
• Documenting and evaluating the effectiveness of business processes and controls.
• Assessing opportunities for business or system process improvements/efficiencies.
• Assisting with special projects and ad hoc analysis as required.

You have:

• At a minimum, attained a senior level towards completion of CPA designation, or newly qualified CPA/CGA/CMA.
• 3 – 5 years of financial accounting or auditing experience, ideally within a retail environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including shortcuts and formulas for efficient processing of and finding connections in large datasets.
• Database knowledge and query development are considered an asset.
• Previous full-cycle accounting experience is considered an asset.

You are:

• Able to review financial information with a curious mind to troubleshoot and prepare meaningful analysis.
• An engaging contributor who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Organized with a strong ability to self-manage responsibilities.
• An excellent communicator – both oral and written.

What we offer:
In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.
If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!
This position is based at the Pattison Food Group office in Langley, B.C. While we’re currently operating with a hybrid work-from-home and in-office schedule, we look forward to the day when we are all able to work together in the office again.

• Coordinating large Excel-based datasets to analyze and identify trends, patterns, and metrics.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensuring financial statements are complete and accurate. Preparing journal entries as required and resolving any related issues.
• Researching and commenting on financial statement variances (period, quarter, and/or annual basis). Identifying abnormalities or trends that may exist.
• Assisting finance operations departments with identification and resolution of business issues, measurement of performance and preparation of budgets.
• Documenting and evaluating the effectiveness of business processes and controls.
• Assessing opportunities for business or system process improvements/efficiencies.
• Assisting with special projects and ad hoc analysis as required