Atlantic Lottery

Process and Administration: Responsible for executing Brand & Communications, Product and Channel's budgeting and projection processes. These include vendor estimate processing, purchase requisitions, purchase order management, reconciliation and receiving of invoices, reporting and analysis. Responsible for ensuring Marketing's financial processes are documented and adhered to. Ensure adherence to best practices regarding purchase requisitions, invoicing, accruals, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the department. Consult and advise on ad-hoc inquiries for requisitions and invoice receipt, billing and expense reports issues; investigate, recommend solutions and provide feedback on status.

Reporting/Analysis: In collaboration with Finance, ensure financial reporting and analysis needs are addressed through the availability of timely and accurate reports driven by the appropriate financial source of record. Lead financial analysis and control of Marketing budgets. Implement, prepare and analyze accurate financial performance reports and identify key trends that may impact future financial performance; develop financial variance reports and present monthly financials to leadership. Deliver regular Executive financial summaries highlighting variances, risks and opportunities to support effective decision making. Be an active team member providing relevant input and analysis to facilitate making timely decisions, including benefits realization.
Financial Quality Assurance: Understand departmental cost structures and identify opportunities within budgets to drive optimization. Responsible for support to the Marketing, Product and Channel teams to ensure budget targets are met and continuously improved. Oversee key financial activities and perform quality assessments on the accuracy of the information being provided. Evaluate the results and provide process improvement recommendations related to management of budget expenses. Develop reporting for quality metrics and targets. Integrate quality standards into vendor processes where necessary.
Coaching/Training/Support: Responsible for providing Marketing, Product and Channel teams with support, training and coaching as it relates to financial accounting needs, processes, tools and availability of pertinent financial information. Serve as a trusted advisor to Marketing, Product and Channel management and work closely with members of the Finance and Supply Chain Management teams to ensure effective cross team collaboration and awareness of financial status, risks and opportunities.

What we can expect from you:

• Ability to work well independently, prioritizing and delivering on assignments with limited direction;
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to be applied in working with internal and external stakeholders across the entire financial management life cycle;
• Experience working with chart of accounts and coding requirements;
• Outstanding communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Tact when dealing with sensitive situations and ensuring confidentiality and;
• Desire to build exceptional client experiences and is passionate and curious to help clients meet their needs and solve their concerns.

Who's a good fit for this team:

• Someone who has a strong ability to communicate and collaborate with business leaders to understand plans and tactics and translate them into financial requirements, with keen awareness of their impacts to the business;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint);
• Someone who has the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, prioritize and competently handle a variety of activities with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment;
• A self-starter and an independent thinker who follow-up on responsibilities in a timely manner while also a strong team player;
• Your decisions are always made with the player in mind and;
• You can adapt to change in a nimble & agile fashion.

You should apply if you have the following:

• A university degree or diploma in business, commerce or a combination of relevant industry experience.
• 5 years+ experience in roles that require analytical skills (financial, operational, etc.)

Awesome if you had:

• Marketing Experience

Our players have been having fun and "dreaming big" since 1976 when Atlantic Lottery started offering lottery games on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The game options have grown and changed over the years and so has our workforce! Today's Atlantic Lottery has more than 600 employees, who are the heart and soul of our business. We offer everything from dare-to-dream draw games to online bingo; breakopen tickets to sports wagering; and games in social settings and on the internet. With games come winners - big and small wins every day - but the best thing about lottery games is that when you choose to play with us, everyone benefits. 100% of our profits go back into our communities. That feels good! #ProudToBeAL

We are proud, gritty, community-minded, and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers, neighbours, and friends.

Your best life is waiting in Atlantic Canada. At Atlantic Lottery, we have many roles that allow you to work from any of our four Atlantic provinces. Explore living East:

• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland

What you can expect from us:

Our Mission is to offer great gaming experiences for the benefit of all Atlantic Canadians. Everyone at Atlantic Lottery embraces our Core Values of Integrity & Social Responsibility. #ProudtobeAL

Our Operating Principles help guide us to achieve our Vision;

• Customers lead our priorities;
• Always think differently;
• Be fast and nimble;
• We are all leaders and;
• Team matters.

We are proud, gritty, community-minded, and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers, neighbours, and friends.

We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits/pension and competitive compensation with plenty of training.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What Is Next?

• Love what you see so far? Simply press "Apply Now".
• Not the right fit this time? Follow us on our careers page at www.alc.ca!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and criminal background checks prior to employment.

Please note - Must be 19 years of age or older to apply.