Director, Procure-to-Pay

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. Reports to: Senior Director, Procure-to-Pay Role Mandate The Director, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Finance is a key leadership role responsible for strengthening governance, controls, operational performance and transformation across the end-to-end P2P function. This role provides leadership across P2P operations, cash management, third-party service delivery and financial governance, while driving process simplification, automation and continuous improvement. The Director will partner closely with Finance, Treasury, FP&A, Technology, Procurement, Sourcing and other business functions to improve supplier management, payment processes, cash visibility and overall financial outcomes. Key Focus Areas : Costing, EDI, Accounts Payable, Post Audit, Vendor Income and Cash Management. Key Accountabilities Operations & Governance Provide leadership and oversight of P2P operations and third-party service providers, including SLAs, KPIs, controls, service standards and issue resolution. Govern payment operations across multiple payment methods, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and effective controls. Hold service providers accountable for performance, control execution, issue resolution and sustainable remediation of recurring service issues. Ensure P2P operations remain aligned with business priorities, financial controls and the broader transformation roadmap. Risk, Controls & Financial Governance Maintain a strong risk, control and governance environment across P2P and Cash Management. Oversee the identification, escalation and remediation of financial, operational, compliance and supplier-related risks. Partner with Risk Advisory and 3rd party to strengthen audit practices, reconciliations, payment controls and financial governance. Provide oversight of key financial processes, including Vendor Income, Vendor Audit, period close, forecasting, budgeting and applicable regulatory requirements (Grocery Code of Conduct). Transformation & Continuous Improvement Lead initiatives that advance a standardized, automated and scalable P2P operating model. Identify and deliver opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual activity and improve efficiency, controls and stakeholder experience through automation, analytics and emerging technology. Partner with Technology and Finance teams on SAP process improvements, system changes, data integrity and downstream business processes. Lead effective change and adoption across internal teams and service providers to ensure improvements are embedded and sustainable. Cash Management & Financial Insight Provide leadership and governance over cash management, payment execution and related financial reporting. Partner with Treasury and FP&A to strengthen cash visibility, forecasting and reporting capabilities. Support the development of cash forecasting models and analytical insights using complex financial data. Assess financial and operational issues, evaluate business impact and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership. Stakeholder Leadership Build strong relationships across Finance, Treasury, FP&A, Technology, Merchandising, Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Store Operations. Maintain an end-to-end understanding of business processes and system dependencies across the P2P lifecycle. Influence cross-functional decisions, align stakeholders aro…

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