As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited!

Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience. We are currently hiring for:

Vendor Funding Analyst

The Vendor Funding Analyst will be responsible for all analysis work associated with the Contracts department. This involves developing and maintaining spreadsheets so margins can be reviewed, updating the vendor funding rebates and other revenue analysis reports.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop, maintain and execute timely and accurate reports on vendor funding for various
stakeholders needs such as but not limited to flyer advertising, scanbacks, etc.
Ad hoc adaptation of vendor funding reporting for new funding models or new vendor funding
initiatives (i.e. store advertising revenue reports)
Addressing gaps in reporting
Analyze and work with large volumes of data from multiple sources.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of AR/AP processes including, system set up for discount
methods, accrual methods, vendor funding models, and collections process.
Guide collections process and proactively monitor AR balances to minimize write offs and maximize
cash collection cycle.
Have a strong understanding of London Drug’s data structure and hierarchy in order to create new
reports as requested
Interact with various stakeholders including, finance, and other departments.
Work with billing and collections teams to accurately report, reconcile and account for vendor funding
and variances.
Ad hoc additional duties to support vendor funding process and accounting department as required.
Assist with ERP project when necessary

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff & management.
Respect for confidentiality on all matters.
Adapts easily to change.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Sound judgment and ability to effectively problem solve as required.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.

Education and Knowledge

Accounting Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or other accounting qualifications
3 years of accounting experience, predominantly in credit and collections
Previous managerial or supervisory experience.
Experience in co-op, rebate and promotional accounting practices is preferred but not required
Understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles
Understanding of billing, collections, and cash conversion cycle
Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements, etc.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft, AS400 and Access is preferred but not required

If you are a well organized, self-motivated, individual who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

If you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a basic understanding of company policies and procedures, then we have the opportunity for you to excel.

Apply Now!

London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 79 stores employ more than 8,000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

At London Drugs, we believe in fostering a culture that treats employees like family. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes professional development and advancement. By fostering this approach, we aim to create an atmosphere where every employee feels supported, appreciated, and motivated to contribute their best to the organization.

When we consider employees for new opportunities or promotions, we see them as integral members of our work family. Our commitment to treating employees like family is reflected in our practices of open communication, recognition of achievements, and providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. We want our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to their success within the organization.

Therefore, we focus on promoting from within and we invite you to view all live postings to help advance your career with us. We also hold Manager-In-Training programs and LD Career Weeks to help better educate, prepare and support you with your career advancement journey.

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