Financial Analyst

at  Neighbourly Pharmacy

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. (TSX: NBLY) is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of independent pharmacies. We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our growing Support Centre Team for one year term Contract position.

ABOUT US:

Since 2015, Neighbourly has expanded its diversified national footprint to include 290+ locations, reinforcing the Company’s reputation as the industry’s acquirer of choice. You will directly contribute to our rapid growth which has regularly been recognized externally, including receiving the following accolades:

• Ranked #1 fastest growing company in Canada (Globe and Mail, 2020)
• Requalified on the Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Companies list in each of 2021 and 2022.
• Named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for three consecutive years (2021, 2022 and 2023)
• Recognized on the 2022 New Innovators list (by Canadian Business magazine in partnership with the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship)
• Recognized on Canadian Business’ 2020 Growth List

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Finance Accounting, the Financial Analyst – Corporate Accounting will be an integral finance team member in the financial and accounting support of the business. This individual will support day to day head office, pharmacy, clinic, and retail operations from a finance and accounting perspective. The incumbent is primarily responsible for completing inventory count analysis and reconciliations as well as completing periodic accounting transactions and analysis in support of the business’ annual, quarterly, and periodic financial statements, providing insight directly on the business. The person will also offer support to the stores and communicate with various internal departments.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with finance and/or accounting specialization
• 5+ years of experience as a financial analyst/accountant
• Experience with inventory reconciliation and reporting
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial acumen
• Ability to think strategically and strong skills to drive business initiatives end to end and deliver insights.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Power Point and Excel skills, including Pivot tables, lookups, sumifs, etc.
• Data savvy and excelling in excel modelling.
• Experience in the following systems considered to be an asset: Blackline Reconciliation, Business Central and MicroStrategy BI
• Experience in multi-location and/or retail business environment considered to be an asset.
• Experience with WIS inventory count systems and reports is considered to be an asset.
• CPA designation is considered to be an asset.

• Preparing annual Inventory count analysis comparing store count to accounting systems and providing commentary on variances
• Analyzing inventory on a periodic basis to review for variances between multiple store systems and accounting system.
• Providing periodic analytical commentary, including highlighting accounting issues and providing explanations for any variances to budget
• Preparing periodic balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and commercial terms
• Assisting with several other areas of the periodic, quarter end, and year end close process
• Assisting with the overall integrity of the financial data, processes and business controls for the organization
• Performing other external reporting requirements by the organizations’ business partners
• Continuously drive improvements in the organization’s financial reporting processes
• Participating, supporting, and driving corporate wide financial priorities & initiatives