Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
About the role
Location:
400 av Sainte-Croix, Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4N 3L4
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.
Why this role is important?
Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Division: Finance
Revision date: 2025-07
Workplace: Central Office - 400 Ste-Croix Montreal
Position Type: Permanent
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, this position is responsible for the efficient and effective analysis of financial processes related to the various activities of the company
Key Responsibilities
This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of processes and variance analysis related to taxes, preparing year-end packaging, Gross margin analysis, preparing the financial statements and Split P&L analysis for over 175 Pharmaprix. The Senior financial analyst will work closely with the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other members of the organization.
Job Description
What you will do:
- Prepare and analyze daily, weekly and periodic reports
- You will be responsible for category forecasting models, maintenance and continuous improvement of models.
- Identify key business performance drivers through structured analysis, effectively probe issues and causes, and collaborate with the team to develop solutions.
- Manage various reporting requirements.
- Develop strong cross-functional partnerships and relationships to support key critical initiatives as appropriate.
- Participate in ad hoc and cross-functional projects and initiatives as appropriate.
- Commit to promoting an inclusive and belonging workplace.
- Participate in the full accounting cycle and supporting store administrators in their enquiries.
What you bring:
-
Post-secondary education in accounting or related field is required; experience working in a fast-paced environment, particularly in the corporate and/or retail sector, will be considered an asset.
-
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
-
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to gather and manage interactions with employees across the organization.
-
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle difficult situations with tact.
-
Excellent oral and written communication skills
-
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks with deadlines.
-
Results oriented - able to consistently deliver accurate results on time
-
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools, preferably Excel, World Microsoft 365.
-
Familiarity with SAP, VBA/Macro/Power BI and MicroStrategy is a plus.
-
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
-
This role requires frequent and effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Quebec region, including customers, store staff, and regional teams, in English and French. Proficiency in both English and French is essential to ensure seamless operations, provide superior customer service
Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.
How You’ll Succeed:
At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.
If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.
Employment Type:
Full time
Type of Role:
Regular
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.
#EN
#SS #FINAN #QC
About Shoppers Drug Mart
Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians' health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained true to our belief that the personal satisfaction of each and every customer is at the root of our success - and it can only be ensured by the commitment of people who realize that success is built one customer at a time.
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
About the role
Location:
400 av Sainte-Croix, Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4N 3L4
At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.
Why this role is important?
Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Division: Finance
Revision date: 2025-07
Workplace: Central Office - 400 Ste-Croix Montreal
Position Type: Permanent
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, this position is responsible for the efficient and effective analysis of financial processes related to the various activities of the company
Key Responsibilities
This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of processes and variance analysis related to taxes, preparing year-end packaging, Gross margin analysis, preparing the financial statements and Split P&L analysis for over 175 Pharmaprix. The Senior financial analyst will work closely with the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other members of the organization.
Job Description
What you will do:
- Prepare and analyze daily, weekly and periodic reports
- You will be responsible for category forecasting models, maintenance and continuous improvement of models.
- Identify key business performance drivers through structured analysis, effectively probe issues and causes, and collaborate with the team to develop solutions.
- Manage various reporting requirements.
- Develop strong cross-functional partnerships and relationships to support key critical initiatives as appropriate.
- Participate in ad hoc and cross-functional projects and initiatives as appropriate.
- Commit to promoting an inclusive and belonging workplace.
- Participate in the full accounting cycle and supporting store administrators in their enquiries.
What you bring:
-
Post-secondary education in accounting or related field is required; experience working in a fast-paced environment, particularly in the corporate and/or retail sector, will be considered an asset.
-
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
-
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to gather and manage interactions with employees across the organization.
-
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle difficult situations with tact.
-
Excellent oral and written communication skills
-
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks with deadlines.
-
Results oriented - able to consistently deliver accurate results on time
-
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools, preferably Excel, World Microsoft 365.
-
Familiarity with SAP, VBA/Macro/Power BI and MicroStrategy is a plus.
-
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
-
This role requires frequent and effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Quebec region, including customers, store staff, and regional teams, in English and French. Proficiency in both English and French is essential to ensure seamless operations, provide superior customer service
Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.
How You’ll Succeed:
At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.
If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.
Employment Type:
Full time
Type of Role:
Regular
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.
#EN
#SS #FINAN #QC
About Shoppers Drug Mart
Built on a foundation of professional expertise and personal service, Shoppers Drug Mart has been meeting Canadians' health care needs for 50 years. What was once a small pharmacy in Toronto has grown into an organization of over 1,200 stores from coast to coast, becoming an indelible part of the lives of Canadians, young and old. Yet despite our growth, we have never forgotten our origins. We have always remained true to our belief that the personal satisfaction of each and every customer is at the root of our success - and it can only be ensured by the commitment of people who realize that success is built one customer at a time.