Senior Analyst, Finance

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Ability to converse comfortably with business partners
• Proven ability to influence and drive business improvement decisions.
• A minimum of 5 years of previous applicable industry experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Degree in B.Comm, Business Administration or Accounting
• Experience with SAP, SQL, dashboard & BI reporting would be beneficial
• A professional designation would be beneficial
• Ability to implement required process improvement or transitioning new work
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or part of a team
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook & Power BI
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  Our 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.

• Liaise with internal and external business units to ensure accurate recording of fixed asset transactions including additions, depreciation, disposals, retirement, and sales of assets
• Ensure that fixed asset accounts and other assigned general ledger accounts are properly reconciled, and any issues are communicated
• Prepare depreciation reasonability analysis
• Ownership of category budgeting/forecasting models and support retail banner depreciation projection for budget process
• Identify and support the impairment of assets process
• Active involvement with period end close activities including JE preparations, reconciliations & in-depth analysis.
• Prepare and review periodic, quarterly, and annual fixed assets schedules for financial reporting
• Provide necessary reporting for tax filings and ad-hoc tax audit requests
• Participate in the development and implementation of projects, policies and/or procedures, aimed at improving productivity for the department.
• Ownership of periodic depreciation test runs and report extraction for the team
• Ownership of the year-end SAP close and roll over process
• Take a lead role in ensuring that department objectives and initiatives are completed
• Act as team lead in relation to answering inquiries and giving direction to team members on processes and policies.
• Assist with ad-hoc and cross functional projects and initiatives as required.
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging