Retail Strategy Analyst (Secondment/Contract)

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Secondment/Contract: 14 months

We are looking for an experienced Process Analyst with expertise in financial analysis, GIS, and a focus on optimizing reporting processes. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Retail Strategy & Analytics, you will enhance reporting mechanisms within financial and GIS frameworks within the Retail Strategy and Analytics group.

If you have experience with process improvement, budgeting, thorough analysis, and experience streamlining reporting workflows, we invite you to join our dynamic team!

About the Role

Financial Process Analysis:

• Evaluate and enhance financial processes and reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Retail Operations, Finance, Supply Chain) to align on reporting requirements.
• Streamline and optimize reporting outputs.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support CRO Division.
• Oversee annual and periodic budgeting, including invoicing.

Report Optimization:

• Improve reporting workflows for financial and GIS analysis to boost speed, accuracy, and relevance.
• Collaborate with end-users to understand needs and tailor solutions.
• Develop clear, impactful data visualizations that communicate insights effectively.

Data Management:

• Oversee data collection, validation, and storage to ensure quality reporting.
• Enhance centralized data management across CRO Division.
• Maintain data integrity through quality standards.
• Identify and implement reporting automation for CAPEX/OPEX.
• Process invoices and perform account reconciliations.
• Analyze spend patterns to identify anomalies or cost centre issues.

Documentation and Communication:

• Produce comprehensive reports and documentation to support CRO’s multiple business units.
• Communicate with non-technical partners, translating complex technical information into understandable insights.
• Develop documentation for financial and GIS reporting processes.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in reporting methodologies and processes.
• Support Retail projects associated with network optimization including calibration of network and identification of top and poor performers.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, GIS, Business, or related field.
• Experience in financial analysis, GIS, and process improvement.
• Intermediate proficiency in GIS technologies.
• Familiarity with financial software. We prefer familiarity with LCBO internal systems like Oracle and MicroStrategy.
• Ability to make recommendations based on data-driven insights and opportunities.
• Experience optimizing reporting workflows and processes.
• Focus on data accuracy and integrity.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:

• Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
• A Defined Benefit Pension
• Discounts on products and services with Workperks.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

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The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.