Analyst Finance Support Co-op

Loblaw Companies Limited

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Aug 25
Off-cycle Internship
Data
Banking & Finance
Brampton

Requirements

Having past experience using BI, analytical, and database tools would be a benefit, it is not required as these skills will be taught within the role;
Ability to self-organize multiple tasks well and to complete them on time with a clear focus on quantitative results;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Willingness to work well in a fast-paced team environment;
Ability to “think outside the box”.

Responsibilities

Summarize vast amounts of in-store and operational data to develop reports and models to solve business problems;
Evaluate new data sources and help define more effective ways to communicate data with our business users;
Working with our IT teams to create data processes that are accurate, consistent and efficient to process large amount of data quickly to meet reporting needs;
Write SQL to efficiently retrieve information from business data sources to support different kinds of reporting needs;
Develops advanced Excel forecast models incorporating extensive programmatic functionality (VBA);
Hands on experience in using BI reporting tools such MicroStrategy and Power BI;
Use SAS and Python to manage large datasets, perform ad hoc analytics, and build predictive models;
Follow industry best practices for technology development;
Conduct code and data design reviews within the team, Loblaw IT team and vendors;
Design BI technical components based on business and user requirements;
Stakeholder management: Engage with key stakeholders such as store operations to ensure their reporting needs are fulfilled.

Loblaw Companies Limited

At Loblaw, we're developing innovative products and solutions. Our focus is on empowering Canadians to Live Life Well.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1919

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose – Live Life Well Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience. In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.