Senior Financial Analyst, Accounts Receivable

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for performing day to day Accounts Receivable activities with a high level of accuracy
• Review of current processes and take initiative in executing roadmap for the department
• Continuously implement process improvement initiatives to increase the effectiveness and productivity of the department.
• Take a lead role in ensuring that department objectives and initiatives are completed
• Lead Accounts Receivable related projects that will better support the team
• Identify control gaps and recommend appropriate remediation
• Assist department Manager with defining team metrics and setting strategies to meet and exceed targets
• Take an assertive role in the identification and implementation of process improvement and system modifications to increase productivity and efficiency; set process standards where appropriate
• Manage various reporting requirement and actively participate on periodic meetings
• Support with setup of worksheet templates within the team
• Develop effective reporting tools for the department including key performance indicators to measure departmental efficiency
• Various other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years of Account Receivables experience is required, or a combination of education and work-related experience
• Previous experience with SAP would be considered an asset.
• Experience in analyzing large volume of financial data using the most current reporting tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Database applications is considered an asset.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask daily activities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze financial data and suggest improvements to existing procedures and practices to increase productivity and meet organization’s objectives
• Intermediate to advance experience with Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Access, and Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Possess a customer centric mindset and have ability to negotiate positive outcomes for both the business and the customer.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects/priorities and meet deadlines, under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional attitude and demeanor (business attire, communication, positive attitude)
• Ability to lead by example, demonstrating a determined, energetic, and positive approach.
• Ability to delegate work and follow up for completion
• Enrollment in an accredited accounting program is considered an asset
• Very good understanding of basic accounting principles

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.