Manager, Finance

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Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

**Role**: Manager, Finance - SuperMarket Business Development

**Reports to**: Director, Finance Market Quebec/Atlantic

**Key Accountabilities**
- Delivers all functional reports and analysis accurately and on time and maintains a database of key financial information.
- Works with store operations and franchisee to develop and monitor annual business plans and financial targets
- Represent the Franchisor in Quebec and Atlantic to ensure alignment with our Franchise Program
- Responsible for approx.100 Market Franchise banner stores in this region
- Conduct ongoing Business reviews with Franchisees and District Managers to ensure delivery of financial and operational performance results
- Prepares all documentation required to support franchise agreements for these 100 Market Franchise locations, collaborating as needed with internal or external legal resources in the writing or interpretation of contract language and terms.
- Set up new franchisees and provide them with all necessary documentation and orientation.
- Generation and presentation of ProForma analyses as required
- Engagement in development of strategic priorities of the business development function
- Maintains a project list to ensure New Franchise transactions are completed based on established timelines and cover all aspects of the purchase and sale transaction
- Support the Business to develop and grow our business relationship with our Franchise Owners.
- Ensure franchisee complies with contractual agreements.
- Responsible for the recommendation and management of rent/financial support to Franchisees

**Key Performance Measures (KPMs)**
- Delivery of projects/new franchise transactions to required time lines
- On time delivery of all required documentation, reports, and analyses
- High level of accuracy in all documentation
- Increase in YIG & Provigo franchisee satisfaction

**Education, Training & Experience**
- Accounting Designation and/or Business Degree preferred
- Experience with operational P&L statements preferred
- Experience in creating commercial contracts and franchise documentation preferred

**Job Specific Skills**
- Knowledge of approved accounting process and procedures
- Strong analytical ability and knowledge of financials
- Strong People Skills
- Ability to independently handle Franchise negotiations

**Working Environment, Demands & Pressures**
- Overnight travel to Quebec OR Atlantic

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

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