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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