Senior Financial Analyst

Location:

22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7

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Senior Financial Analyst

Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario

Work model: Minimum 4 days in the office per week

George Weston Limited (“GWL”) is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. GWL’s portfolio of companies includes Loblaw Companies Limited and Shoppers Drug Mart, representing Canada’s largest food and drug retail businesses, and Choice Properties REIT which is Canada’s preeminent diversified real estate investment trust. Choice Properties REIT owns over 700 high quality commercial and residential properties across Canada, and with over 2,500 stores, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart retail operations reach most Canadians, serving their everyday food, health, and wellness needs. Through this group of companies, GWL owns and operates several iconic Canadian brands, including Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, President’s Choice, No Name, Life, Joe Fresh, Quo, PC Financial and T&T Supermarket.

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role on the Financial Reporting team, supporting the delivery of accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting for George Weston Limited. This role is responsible for contributing to period-end and quarter-end close, financial consolidation, reporting processes, systems administration, budgeting support, and select accounts payable activities. The successful candidate will provide high-quality analysis and reporting to support senior management and Board reporting, while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support the periodic and quarterly close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Contribute to the consolidation of financial results across business units
• Prepare analysis of financial results, including variance analysis and insightful commentary for senior management
• Develop and maintain reports to support both internal and external reporting requirements
• Prepare quarterly consolidated reporting packages
• Prepare legal entity financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual shareholder reporting, including financial statements, MD&A, and note disclosures

Budgeting

Support the annual budgeting process, forecasts, and multi-year financial plans

Systems

• Manage trial balance uploads and maintain data integrity within financial systems
• Assist with testing and implementation of system upgrades
• Maintain chart of accounts and financial mapping structures
• Develop and enhance financial reports as required by stakeholders
• Maintain and update system documentation, including user guides and administrator manuals
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation and AI-enabled solutions

Accounts Payable

Support the processing and review of vendor invoices and weekly payment runs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or related roles
• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA designation
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Experience with financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, FCCS, and SmartView is an asset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience using AI-enabled productivity tools is an asset
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

What We Offer

• Unique opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team with a proven industry leader
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development within the Weston companies
• Ability to make an immediate impact on business leaders through projects and risk discussions
• Dynamic work environment (every week is different!)
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Summer hours
• Business-casual attire / Dress for your day
• Strong culture of diversity and inclusivity
• Commitment to community support and volunteerism
• Recognition and social events

Hiring Range: Base salary of $85-95, 000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants for this position.

George Weston Limited 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 and colleagues with disabilities.

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.

Number of Openings

1

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