Finance Manager, Accounts Payable Systems

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.

Our Accounts Payable is responsible for enabling millions of financial transactions through complex systems that require oversight from shrewd financial stewards. This role will lead in the design, development and implementation of these systems while taking ownership for the day-to-day oversight and management of their accompanying processes. The successful candidate will be required to form and mentor a team of experts who will assist in ongoing maintenance of these systems while working diligently to discover opportunities for continuous improvement. There will be a concentrated focus on integrating various non-integrated systems and automating/centralizing manual processes which are managed across various groups today.

What you'll do:

• Select, build, and retain a high performing, self-managed team capable of delivering on objectives
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of AP systems for the organization
• Lead the ongoing support for all GNFR AP systems as required.
• Manage multiple system changes and projects at any given time depending on the priority
• Potentially manage more than one system integrator at any given time to the required standards
• Develop our internal team’s capability to support ongoing system changes and net new requirements
• Ensure customer support tickets for all GNFR AP systems are managed effectively in a timely manner
• Liase and support other functional areas within the organization
• Ad hoc projects and analyses

What you bring:

• A Post-Secondary education in Finance or related field is required
• Minimum of 5 -7 years' finance or accounting experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to bring together and manage interactions with employees from across the organization
• Proven People Management and Coaching skills
• Strong eye for business, with an ability to focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Results Oriented and Critical Thinking skills
• Exceptional analytical skills and proven capability to drive insights from data and analytics
• Advanced Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Familiarity with SAP and MicroStrategy will be an asset
• 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.

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.