Financial Analyst, Decision Support, Financial Planning & Analysis

Finance Consultant

Are you a creative thinker who can see problems as opportunities? Do you find yourself challenging the status quo often? Are you driven by a deep sense of curiosity and desire to understand how things work and pondering how things could be better? If your answers are yes, then this is the role for you.

The Decision Support Team is looking for a self-starter who is confident, adaptable, and thrives under pressure. As a trusted consultant, you will work closely with your stakeholders to understand the problems/opportunities that they're hoping to address, assess the proposed solutions considered, and analyze the impacts to the organization in both financial and non-financial terms. You will build strong relationships with senior leaders across the organization, influence their decision-making with tact and precision, speak with confidence when challenging assumptions, and make insightful observations and recommendations that will add value to any initiative you consult on.

About the Role

• Conduct consultations for high impact and high exposure retail and head office projects that support strategic project prioritization. Assess business cases through a financial and non-financial lens to determine accuracy, reasonability, and measurability.
• Influence business owners and senior leaders to adopt recommendations that improve the quality of the business case.
• Provide ad-hoc support to all business units when required. This may include building an assessment framework, designing new tools, conducting data analysis, process mapping, etc.
• Maintain and/or design tools and templates as required.
• Establish partnerships with business leaders on approved projects to deep-dive into the proposed solution and the value drivers of the proposal. Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs), validate the baseline performance and determine future state performance targets.
• Design a measurement plan with the business owner that will be utilized to monitor KPI performance post-implementation. Provide updates to senior leadership on a quarterly basis.
• Lead a post-implementation review of completed projects (retail and head office) that will conclude the final value realized by the business.
• Support annual financial planning activities.

About You

• Post-secondary education in business, industrial engineering or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in an analytical, consulting, or process improvement role.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an asset.
• Project Management is an asset.
• Stakeholder Management is an asset.
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and various financial principles such as return on investment (ROI) and Net Present Value (NPV).
• Experience in problem diagnosis, data analysis, and solution development.
• Strong confidence and experience in ability to communicate with senior leaders across the organization. Navigate complex conversations with nuance and situational sensitivity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and sound judgment and decision making.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical and quantitative skills. A logical and critical thinker.
• Strong business acumen and adaptability.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including: Health/Dental Benefits, Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, Discounts on products and services via 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.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.