Senior Analyst, Financial Systems - Brampton, Canada - Loblaw Companies

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    Full time
    Description

    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.

    Role Mandate:

    The successful candidate will have the opportunity for involvement in various finance initiatives and projects with specific focus on business process improvement and financial systems development related to the Accounts Receivable space. In this role, you will work closely with various areas of the business to analyze, resolve and explain system and business process issues and related inquiries as they arise by providing support and required documentation from development phase of project through to testing and implementation.

    What you'll do:

  • Analyze, explain and respond to system and business process related inquiries from business community
  • Take large amounts of complex information from multiple sources/systems and produce simple and easy-to-understand explanations for business stakeholders
  • Liaison between business users and IT department in identifying and resolving system defects
  • Coordinate and facilitate meetings with the business and IT as required
  • Assist in the creation of required documentation for system enhancements and processes as requested by the business
  • Participate is the various phases of project lifecycle from a finance perspective; including design sessions, system testing, implementation, and end user training
  • Work with IT/ Management in communicating and addressing system issues and road blocks
  • Develop an understanding/comprehension of business processes as they relate to financial systems
  • What you bring:

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to grasp and translate technical concepts, to think independently, and to take initiative required to resolve issues
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Able to participate in multiple projects and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interact with people at various levels of the business
  • Demonstrate ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment
  • Proven ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting priorities and deliverables
  • Bachelor's Degree or Post-Secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology related disciplines
  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the above disciplines
  • Experience with the following: SAP and VBA would be an asset
  • 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.