Financial Analyst(s), Financial Planning & Analysis

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Does the idea of working in a collaborative and face-paced changing environment, contributing to financial planning & forecasting activities for a word-class retailer interest you? As a forward-thinking and dynamic finance individual, you will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Forecasting, within the Financial Planning & Analysis department. You will play an active role collaborating with business partners to finalize the development and approval of the Annual Financial Plan. You will work with key business partners to understand business drivers and provide insightful financial guidance on a range of initiatives. This position will also actively lead expense forecasting activities that occur throughout the year and provide valuable insights and analysis to both the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Forecasting and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

If you are a number oriented, energetic personality that enjoys in-depth technical and financial analysis, then this is the role for you!

About the Role

• Manage relationships with business partners across the organization, providing guidance, technical support, and training to budget managers while fostering transparency in the budgeting & reforecasting process.
• Support, enhance, and troubleshoot financial systems (Hyperion EPMBCS, SAP 4/HANA, SAP Project Systems), including system updates, testing cycles, and implementation of technical solutions using tools such as VBA, SQL, and JavaScript.
• Continuously improve financial systems and applications to meet evolving business needs, acting as both a front-end user and back-end administrator.
• Oversee project tracking for both capital and operating expenses, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and support day-to-day administration across the organization.
• Develop financial models, scenarios, and analyses to support testing, forecasting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Design and deliver dashboards, reports, and financial summaries highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall business performance.
• Lead the preparation of Financial Statement budgeting to support the development, execution, and approval of the Annual Financial Plan.
• Analysis of actual variances to plan and forecasts. Ask insightful questions and proactively investigate, analyze, and bring to the surface any risks and opportunities to budget and forecasts.
• Establish productive client relationships to establish transparency as it relates to budgeting.
• Contribute and collaborate as a team member in cross functional settings.
• Communicate effectively with business partners and within the Finance division.
• Recognizes key financial, operational, business drivers of performance and integrates these into business insights and collaborate with the rest of Finance to incorporate into financial models for analysis and forecasting.
• Remain current on accounting principles and corporate policies as it relates to planning.

About You

• Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Access) is required; VBA experience is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with Hyperion EPBCS Planning Is an asset.
• Programming/scripting skills (e.g., VBA, SQL, Java) for automation and troubleshooting are considered an asset.
• Strong technical capabilities, including experience with visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and others to manage complex datasets, are preferred.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive for continuous improvement, both independently and collaboratively.
• Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or a related field is required. An accounting or Finance designation (CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent) completed or in progress is an asset but not mandatory.
• Extensive experience working in a collaborative environment financial planning, accounting, or related role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities while leveraging sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Highly motivated with strong drive for continuous improvement with or without direction.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyze and review numbers and trends to support key business decisions.
• Highly developed business and financial acumen to drive business performance, embracing change and innovation.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, client services, problem solving abilities as you collaborate with team members and business partners across the corporation (both in the office and virtually).
• The ability to conduct complex financial analysis and learn new financial software and systems with ease.
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills is a must.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including:

• Health/Dental Benefits

• Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
• a Defined Benefit Pension
• Discounts on products and services via Workperks.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued.  Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date.  We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.