Job Description

Description :

Sr. Financial Analyst (Sales & Gross Margin)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a strategically minded, highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst who will be able to provide reliable and timely information and analyses to business leaders to guide them in the decision-making process.

This is a newly created role at our Global Head Office supporting sales and gross margin accounting, planning, and analysis across our retail banners and channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work cross-functionally with the Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Digital, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to build sales and margin budgets and monthly forecasts, analyze and interpret results, and drive profitability;
• Prepare and record month-end close journal entries related to cost of sales;
• Prepare monthly gross margin reconciliations; update variance analyses and commentary;
• Prepare and distribute on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis various financial reports for areas of responsibility;
• Continuously monitor results, provide insights into variances, challenge business partners, ensure forecasts reflect the most up-to-date data to drive the business;
• Participate in process and tool improvement to increase quality and reliability, and reduce time of report preparation;
• Participate in the implementation of a new financial planning system;
• Prepare analyses and business cases using financial and non-financial data;
• Prepare and present insights based on analyses, key metrics trends and quantified risks and opportunities;
• Develop a deep understanding of major performance drivers and KPIs to support the business with regular reporting;
• Focus on financial modeling, analyses, interpretations and recommendations that support management decision-making;
• Other ad hoc duties and analyses as assigned.

To qualify for this role, you must have\xe2\x80\xa6

• Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance; relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA) a plus;
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a 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\xe2\x80\x99s policies and objectives;
• Expert level proficiency in MS Excel;
• Experience with an FP&A system a plus;
• French/English proficiency.

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.

Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs, you will be at the forefront of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people.

You and your family can enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a very flexible vacation program.

Our promise\xe2\x80\xa6

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.

Groupe Dynamite