Senior Finance Analyst

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time temporary Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.

This temporary position is expected to last 12 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will be responsible for driving all aspects of the financial reporting process along with involvement at various depths of FP&A, process improvements, and other special projects including future acquisitions.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating, preparing, and distributing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Supporting the business in inventory valuation, item costing and financial analysis.
• Assisting with monthly consolidation of actual financial results from all entities across the Company and ensure that consolidating entries and checks are completed in a timely fashion and that all inter-company transactions are properly eliminated.
• Developing and maintaining the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls.
• Supporting in automation projects, such as the implementation of forecasting tools and improvements in the ERP.
• Collaborating with different business units across the organization to help analyze, align, and report on key business drivers.
• Creating and distributing standard management reports that provide clear and synthesized understanding of financial performance.
• Analyzing existing and future state business processes, systems and flows of data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes within the team to improve efficiency and quality.
• Participating in department initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc analysis as required.

You have:

• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of professional accounting and/or financial planning & analysis experience, ideally within a retail environment.
• Strong financial system skills and experience with various financial accounting systems and applications.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• An aptitude to work with and manage large amounts of data and translate data into meaningful results.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.

You are:

• An exceptional communicator both verbally and written with strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical with exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent with time management skills and can multitask during tight project deadlines.
• Able to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize tasks.
• Able to understand, document and evaluate business processes.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer free parking, exclusive team member offers, employee assistance and health and wellness programs and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details:

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.