Analyst, Retail Financial Excellence
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Analyst, Retail Financial Excellence
Reports To: Manager, Retail Financial Excellence
Location: Shoppers Drug Mart Central Office – Toronto, ON (four days mandatory in office)
Overview
Reporting directly to the Manager, Retail Financial Excellence, the incumbent is responsible for analysis of a set of Shoppers Drug Mart store accounts. The incumbent is responsible completing data/financial analyses & projections and interpreting the implications of these findings on the business. The person will also offer support to the stores and communicate with various internal departments.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform period-end close activities, including journal entries, analysis of accounts and concise variance explanations to support review of consolidated financial results
Maintain strong relationships with stores and internal corporate stakeholders and provide support as necessary with interpreting financial results.
Actively seek opportunities for process improvement & escalate high risk activity
Develop and maintain reference documentation as necessar
Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as required
Skills, Experience & Education
Skills
This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks and workload. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.
Ability to manage, manipulate and analyze data to identify and quantify business opportunities/risks
Must be able to provide sound analysis and comparisons with some guidance
Attention to detail and an appreciation and acumen for placing/having thorough checks in place
Business acumen - knowledge of accounting guidelines, principles and procedures
Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize work with varying exceptions
Communicates with clarity in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone/video calls
Advanced Excel Skills & knowledge of MicroStrategy; working knowledge of macros and Power BI and SAP an asset
Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and contribute
Team player with the ability to collaborate and share information while striving under pressure in a fast-paced high-performance culture
Professional manner, tact and discretion in dealing with colleagues including senior management
Experience
Minimum 2 years of previous work experience within Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent preferred.
Education
University degree in Business or Accounting
In the progress to or in the final stages of professional accounting designation would be asset.
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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.
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