Job Description

Overview:

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montreal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Financial Analyst to deliver reliable, timely, and actionable financial insights. This role is crucial in guiding business leaders through the decision-making process. It is primarily focused on the accounting, planning, and analysis of sales and gross margin for all our retail banners and channels.

Serving as a dedicated strategic partner, this role is key to driving reporting, budgeting, and forward-looking financial analysis by leveraging accurate data from the Accounting team. You will be responsible for margin forecasting, modelling cost-saving initiatives, and conducting deep-dive variance analyses (price/volume/mix). A crucial element of this role is partnering with the Merchandising and Planning teams to optimize both efficiency and profitability.

Main Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to develop sales and margin budgets, forecasts, and actionable insights; Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly gross margin analysis, including sales, COGS, markdowns, shrink, and freight impacts; Conduct variance analysis versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers such as pricing, product mix, and other accounting components; Develop dynamic monthly tracking tools to monitor variances and ensure that forecasts reflect the most up-to-date information; Lead the gross margin budgeting cycle at country, banner, and class levels, aligning with strategic and financial targets; Track inventory-related adjustments, including obsolescence, freight, and duties; Prepare and present insights, key metric trends, quantified risks, and opportunities to business partners; Build business cases and perform analyses using financial and non-financial data to support strategic initiatives, including product launches, sourcing optimization, pricing strategy, and international expansion; Develop financial models, margin bridges, and analyses to support management decision-making; Maintain and enhance gross margin reporting tools and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Vena), ensuring data integrity across systems; Identify and implement process and reporting improvements to enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency; Perform ad hoc analyses and duties as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, with a relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA) being a plus; 3-5 years of experience in an FP&A role in a fast-paced environment; Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial acumen; Ability to think strategically and strong skills to drive business initiatives end-to-end and deliver insights; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment; Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment; Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting the company's policies and objectives; Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel; Experience with an FP&A system is a plus; Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

To be a great fit, you must...

Be able to make tough decisions; Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency; Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions; Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration; Present information in an effective and concise manner; Be proactive and exceed expected results.


At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses; A group retirement savings program with employer matching; Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs; An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite; Exclusive private sample sales; A flexible vacation policy; And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...

No day will be like the last--we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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