Financial Analyst, Marketing

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 marketing team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our Marketing Finance team.

In this role, you will act as a business partner to the Quebec Marketing team and provide financial analysis support to the Finance Manager, Marketing & Retail Media Network Finance. The position is responsible for reporting, period-end close activities, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis related to the Quebec Marketing portfolios. This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build strong expense management and FP&A experience while partnering with a dynamic marketing organization within a national retail company.

Key Responsibilities Prepare month-end and quarter-end close activities including accrual preparation, expense reviews, and financial reconciliations. Partner with Quebec marketing teams to track campaign spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and forecasts. Perform variance analysis and commentary on marketing spend versus budget and forecast.

Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for marketing expenses and ensure it is completed within prescribed deadlines. Assist Finance Manager, Marketing & RMN in the process of creating and maintaining forecasting, and budgeting templates. Assist Finance Manager, Marketing & RMN in development of various analyses and ad hoc requests.

Proactively identify opportunities to improve performance measurement tools and reporting to further meet the needs of the business. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. CPA designation or working toward CPA is preferred. 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, or experience supporting marketing or advertising budgets preferred.

Strong understanding of accounting principles including accrual accounting and period-end close processes. Bilingual (English/French) is required, particularly for supporting Quebec portfolios. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with peers in other provinces to develop procedures and processes to be implemented nationally, and also interact regularly with peers across Canada.

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Medium or Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP) or Power Query or Power BI is an asset. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a team environment. Benefits 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. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided. Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process.

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