Senior Financial Analyst in Vancouver

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

About lululemon: lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. Our success is attributed to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community. We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future, including an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.

About this team: FP&A is responsible for planning and managing lululemon's overall financial performance. We are a passionate team of dedicated leaders who are key business partners in strategic and operational decisions. You will have the opportunity to learn about various operations within lululemon, working in cross-functional teams on diverse projects. You will add value immediately, see the big picture, and develop a business and finance skill set for future roles within the organization.

Core Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Director, FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst executes financial planning and analysis activities for the Store Development organization.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Store Development team by developing analyses and pro forma P&L models for new store openings, pop-up stores, renovations, and relocations.
• Provide ROI, cash flow, and investment analysis to support real estate decision-making.
• Deliver real estate performance analytics and actionable insights to support portfolio optimization and strategic business decisions.
• Lead the development and enhancement of global tools, reporting, and planning processes to improve decision-making, drive consistency, and increase operational efficiency across regions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting, and investment decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance the effectiveness of FP&A activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis and reporting experience in fast-paced business environments; retail industry experience is an asset.
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required; working knowledge of Oracle Hyperion is an asset.
• Extremely organized, thorough, and takes pride in quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive manner.
• Ability to work with a large amount of detail without losing sight of the big picture.

Must Haves:

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working.

Additional Notes: Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package: lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $88,200 - $132,400 CAD; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth: Extended health and dental benefits, mental health plans, paid time off, savings and retirement plan matching, parenthood top-up, and an extensive catalog of development course offerings.

Workplace Arrangement: This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-Person. In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.