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Senior Analyst, Financial Systems

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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. 

Overview:

The successful candidate will be involved in triaging issues and the testing of various projects that affect revenue postings on SAP ECC, POSDTA, MicroStrategy, and other systems.  Projects can include government regulations and tax changes.  The senior analyst will track, maintain, follow-up, triage, and investigate production issues that affect revenue posting working with our EBS and technology teams.  The candidate will also provide StatsCan with periodic sales and inventory reporting. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead in design, development and implementation of new projects that affect POS (point-of-sale), POSDTA, and ECC concerning revenue and cost postings.
  • Track, maintain, and investigate production issues related to projects affecting POS, POSDTA and ECC.
  • Identify data issues and communicate with corresponding groups across the business
  • Assist with StatsCan and ad hoc reporting projects and analysis as required
  • Testing of PKE, WP and other SAP projects.
  • Key SME on implementing and testing projects that impact POSDTA.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years related work experience in similar role. 
  • University degree or post secondary education – business, commerce, accounting or finance related. Enrollment in an accounting program (CGA, CMA, CA) would be a definite asset.
  • Thorough understanding of PnL and Balance Sheet
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft office applications (Excel: pivot tables, vlook-up, macros, graphing & sorting, Access: pulling data, joining tables & cross tab tables, PowerPoint).
  • Working Knowledge of SQL query tools (SAS) to develop reports or MicroStrategy would be an asset.
  • Working knowledge of MicroStrategy and report/cube development in MicroStrategy
  • Previous experience with SAP ERP system is preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to effectively obtain information, communicate issues, actively engage in influencing others and working as a team.
  • Must possess strong analytical skills with attention to detail and consistency in report presentation.
  • Results oriented - ability to prioritize and consistently deliver on time with high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to work & multi task in a fast pace, high pressure, high volume environment.
  • Some flexibility in working hours required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units within and outside of Finance
  • Understand of retail environment and associated processes such as POS, Inventory, Costing
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to assess the implications to reporting resulting from process changes

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.  
 
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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