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Business Analyst - Summer Student

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At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.  We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Summer 2025 Work Term

Term Length: 4 months

Term Start: May 5, 2025

Term End: August 22, 2025

As of October 15, 2024 Loblaw has adopted the following Hybrid working model (a combination of working between the office and remotely). Colleagues will continue working remotely up to 1 day a week, while spending the other 4 days in the office (to be determined by each business unit).

The Junior Analyst role opens a unique opportunity to see a wide range of activities in this collaborative team. With this collaboration, you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills and help our finance teams continue going down the journey of data-driven excellence.   

This is a rotational opportunity dependent on the Junior Analyst’s skillset – we seek to tailor work and project opportunities on where you can deliver the most value and get the most out of your co-op term. 

The role offers some of the following opportunities: 

  • Working with technical SAP system processes and payment runs. Ensuring a wide range of payment methods (EFT, Cheque, Wire, PAD) are processed and validated in a timely manner. 
  • Working closely with the team on payment reporting, ensuring it is accurately reflected and seeking continuous improvement in the process. 
  • Working closely with our internal technical teams, with a continuous improvement and process mapping mindset to make your life easier and reduce manual work. 
  • Working closely with our FP&A and Treasury groups in reporting cash accurately, developing models for cash forecasting, and working with large data sets. 
  • Developing standard operating procedures, understanding finance processes, and flexing your presentation skills in communicating documented processes with your direct colleagues. 
  • Coordinating closely with our Accounting & Controls groups on balance sheet reporting improvements (aging reports, PowerBI dashboard improvements, and process mapping). 
  • Analyzing problems, understanding complex financial issues, and providing recommendations to management. 
  • Various other duties as required.

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and behaviors: 

  • Strong problem solving and analytical thinking abilities. 
  • Strong presentation and written communication skills. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio. 
  • Demonstrated interest in corporate finance and/or working capital management. 
  • Demonstrated interest in developing Power Query, Power BI, data modelling, and coding/automation knowledge is preferred 
  • Ability to execute swiftly and with attention to detail.  
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate with a team. 

Education and experience: 

  • Current enrollment in a post-secondary institution pursuing specialization in Finance, Accounting or Economics. 

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.   Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today. 

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Temporary (Fixed Term)



Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing.  Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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