Finance Analyst

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time temporary Finance Analyst to join our Finance team in Langley, BC. This temporary position is expected to last 20 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance , you will be responsible for preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, analyzing financial data, interpreting trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. In this role you will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and identifying opportunities to enhance business performance and operational efficiency.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and analyzing large Excel-based datasets to identify trends, patterns, key metrics, and actionable business insights.
• Ensuring financial statements are complete and accurate, preparing journal entries as required, and resolving related discrepancies.
• Researching, analyzing, and providing commentary on financial statement variances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while identifying key drivers, abnormalities, and emerging trends.
• Partnering with Operations to identify and resolve business issues, support performance measurement initiatives, and assist with budget preparation and forecasting activities.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Documenting, assessing, and evaluating the effectiveness of business processes and internal controls, recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance business processes, streamline workflows, and improve system efficiencies.
• Assisting with special projects, ad hoc financial analysis, and other finance-related initiatives as required.

You have:

• 3 - 5 years of financial accounting or auditing experience, ideally within a retail environment.
• A CPA designation or equivalent industry experience.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Power BI is considered an asset.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting is considered an asset.
• Database knowledge and query development is considered an asset.

You are:

• Curious and analytical, with the ability to identify issues and provide meaningful insights.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
• Organized and self-motivated, with strong time management skills.
• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and process optimization.

What we offer: In addition to a highly competitive salary , we offer free parking, exclusive team member offers , employee assistance and health and wellness programs and opportunities for development and career progression .

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details: $75,509.00 - $94,387.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.