Finance

Manager, Operations Finance, Planning and Analysis

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Location:

243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

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?

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Planning & Budgeting:
    • Actively participate in the financial planning and budgeting processes, with a primary focus on the Common Year Plan (CYP) and Administrative Plan.
  • Retail Store Common Year Plan Process:
    • Prepare consolidated rollups of store-level financial data.
    • Generate exception reports identifying anomalies and variances within the CYP data.
    • Utilize Café to retrieve data from TM1 for analysis and reporting.
  • STIP Initiative Management:
    • Effectively evaluate, track, monitor, and communicate the financial performance of Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) initiatives for the field.
  • Administrative Planning & Reporting:
    • Participate in the Administrative Planning process.
    • Prepare periodic reports analyzing performance against the Administrative Plan.
  • Financial Reporting & Presentations:
    • Develop and prepare financial presentations and comprehensive reporting packages for the Vice Presidents of Operations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Foster strong engagement and partnerships with Operations teams (both Field and National) and Retail Finance.
  • Ad Hoc Reporting & Analysis:
    • Respond to requests from senior management for ad hoc reporting and financial analysis in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Adaptability & Flexibility:
    • Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
    • Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.
    • Retail industry or pharmacy experience is a plus.
  • Skills:
    • Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights with an operational perspective.
    • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (e.g., advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis tools).
    • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
    • Time Management & Prioritization: Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent requests in a timely and accurate manner.

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 purchase discount program, competitive pay 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:

Regular

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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