Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting (18 Month Contract)

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a contract opportunity for a Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting to join our Finance team based out of our offices in Mississauga, Ontario.

Here's where you will focus on

Financial & Operational Reporting

• Prepare and distribute weekly sales reporting for stores across Canada, including banner, region, district, and store-level performance analysis;
• Produce periodic (P1-P12) financial reporting packages, including actuals analysis, variance reporting, and management summaries for Finance leadership;
• Maintain and distribute inventory performance reports, including inventory turns, days on hand, stores-on-target metrics, shrink analysis, and KPI summary boards;
• Analyze financial and operational performance trends across banners including Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Foodland, Thrifty Foods, and other business units;
• Support month-end and period-end Format Income Statements by providing financial analysis, commentary, and reporting support;
• Create executive-level summaries and commentary highlighting key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and performance trends;
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and special requests from Finance leadership, Operations, and business partners.

Data Integrity, Validation & Analytics

• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance between source systems, CFIN queries, Longview reports, and reporting outputs to ensure data accuracy and consistency;
• Investigate and resolve reporting discrepancies, including missing stores, hierarchy mapping issues, GL account variances, and source data exceptions;
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, templates, and dashboards used by Finance and Operations teams;
• Manage report enhancements and process improvements, identifying opportunities to automate manual tasks and improve reporting efficiency;
• Utilize Microsoft Copilot, Excel, CFIN, Longview, and other reporting tools to improve productivity, data analysis, documentation, and communication;

Stakeholder Partnership & Business Support

• Work closely with Finance Business Partners, Operations leaders, Directors, VPs, and reporting teams to address reporting requests and provide actionable insights;
• Serve as a key contact for reporting-related inquiries, investigating issues and communicating findings to stakeholders across the organization;
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand reporting requirements, address business questions, and support decision-making through meaningful analysis and reporting.

What you have to offer

• A relevant university degree (Business with a focus in Accounting, Finance, etc.);
• Proficient use of Excel, and experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, CFIN, Longview, Power BI, or similar platforms;
• Proven problem-solving, attention to details, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills;
• Strong technical and analytical skills;
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder requests;
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. #LI-CC1 #LI-Hybrid

Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.