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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. Analyst, Retail Financial Excellence Reports To: Manager, Retail Financial Excellence Location: Shoppers Drug Mart Central Office Toronto, ON (four days mandatory in office) Overview Reporting directly to the Manager, Retail Financial Excellence, the incumbent is responsible for analysis of a set of Shoppers Drug Mart store accounts. The incumbent is responsible completing data/financial analyses & projections and interpreting the implications of these findings on the business. The person will also offer support to the stores and communicate with various internal departments. Primary Responsibilities Perform period-end close activities, including journal entries, analysis of accounts and concise variance explanations to support review of consolidated financial results Maintain strong relationships with stores and internal corporate stakeholders and provide support as necessary with interpreting financial results. Actively seek opportunities for process improvement & escalate high risk activity Develop and maintain reference documentation as necessar Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as required Skills, Experience & Education This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks and workload. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships. Ability to manage, manipulate and analyze data to identify and quantify business opportunities/risks Must be able to provide sound analysis and comparisons with some guidance Attention to detail and an appreciation and acumen for placing/having thorough checks in place Business acumen - knowledge of accounting guidelines, principles and procedures Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize work with varying exceptions Communicates with clarity in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone/video calls Advanced Excel Skills & knowledge of MicroStrategy; working knowledge of macros and Power BI and SAP an asset Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and contribute Team player with the ability to collaborate and share information while striving under pressure in a fast-paced high-performance culture Professional manner, tact and discretion in dealing with colleagues including senior management Experience Minimum 2 years of previous work experience within Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent preferred. Education University degree in Business or Accounting In the progress to or in the final stages of professional accounting designation would be asset. EEO & Accommodations 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.Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. Hiring Range $52,000.00 - $71,500.00 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr