Financial Analyst – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Financial Analyst

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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A Reporting, Forecasting & Budgeting team.

This role can be based out of our office in Stellarton or Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
  • Drive budgeting and forecasting initiatives by enhancing and maintaining dynamic financial models and templates; analyze current methodologies to identify opportunities for optimization
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of operational workflows to uncover inefficiencies and recommend data-driven strategies for improved business performance across divisions
  • Able to flex business acumen through the use of technical tools, requiring a strong business mindset with a knack to learn applications quickly
  • Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements through rigorous analysis and insightful recommendations
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to map workflows, uncover pain points, and deliver financial templates that align with business objectives
  • Analyze and interpret large, complex data sets with precision; bring a methodical approach to problem-solving with a sharp attention to detail
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., Power Query, VBA, complex formulas), with a proactive curiosity to learn additional applications such as KNIME
  • Collaborate with the Finance FP&A team to design and refine robust, scalable budgeting and forecasting templates that support strategic financial planning
  • Demonstrate strong enthusiasm for working with large and complex data sets, with a focus on building efficient, user-friendly tools and repeatable processes for budget management
  • Partner with Operations Finance, Merchandising Finance, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment on template functionality and reporting needs
  • Support ongoing process improvement by evaluating existing workflows and recommending solutions to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability through advanced tools and technologies
What you have to offer:
  • Undergraduate degree in Business or a related analytical field; ideally 2+ years of relevant experience, though strong new graduates are also encouraged to apply.
  • Solid understanding of the P&L Statement (Sales, Margin, Expenses)
  • Demonstrated experience in gathering business requirements, reengineering processes, or developing business tools/templates—gained through professional roles, internships, or academic projects.
  • Innate interest in problem solving by seeking out process improvements
  • Strong analytical skills, business mindset, and attention to detail
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Power Query, VBA, complex formulas)
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
  • Familiarity with KNIME or similar data workflow tools is a strong asset

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