Analyst, Operations Finance

Holt Renfrew; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Pension

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Learning & development

Job summary

Holt Renfrew is seeking an Analyst, Operations Finance to support the eCommerce and omnichannel business through financial planning, reporting, forecasting and performance analysis. You will partner with Digital, Operations and Finance to translate results into actionable insights.

The role combines FP&A fundamentals with business partnering, offering exposure to ROI assessments, and process improvements. The successful candidate will be a proactive communicator with strong Excel skills and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets and forecasting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain financial concepts.
• Curiosity about operational drivers of performance.
• Proactive and resourceful, able to navigate ambiguity.
• Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos, Fabric, Power BI or similar systems is an asset.
• Interest in retail, eCommerce, omnichannel, or luxury retail is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, reporting, and commentary on financial results.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for operating expenses with drivers, history, and plans.
• Develop and maintain financial models, outlooks, and KPIs for decision-making.
• Investigate performance trends, identify drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Build relationships with eCommerce, Operations and Finance stakeholders to provide insights.
• Partner with leaders to connect activities to financial outcomes.
• Assist ROI assessments and post-investment reviews; support process improvements.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses and reporting enhancements.

Skills

FP&A

Excel

Power BI

SAP

IBM Cognos

Fabric

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

IBM Cognos

Fabric

Power BI

Job description

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day. A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development. As an Analyst, Operations Finance, you will support Holt Renfrew's eCommerce and omnichannel business through financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Working closely with leaders across Digital, Operations, and Finance, you will help translate financial results into meaningful business insights while developing a strong understanding of the operational drivers behind the business. This role combines strong FP&A fundamentals with meaningful exposure to business partnering and operational decision support. The successful candidate will become a trusted finance partner to their business areas, helping drive informed decisions through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support monthly close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, reporting, and detailed commentary on financial results.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for various operating expenses, incorporating business drivers, historical trends, and operational plans.
• Develop and maintain financial models, outlooks, and performance reporting tools to support decision-making and monitor key business metrics and KPIs.
• Investigate financial and operational performance trends, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Build strong working relationships with eCommerce, Operations and Finance stakeholders, providing insights to support business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational drivers and connect business activities to financial outcomes.
• Assist with ROI assessments, post-investment reviews, operational optimizations, and other business case analyses.
• Contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and ad hoc analysis as required.

What You Bring:

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets, financial models, and forecasting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated curiosity and an interest in understanding the operational drivers behind business performance.
• Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and work through complex problems.
• Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos, Fabric, Power BI, or similar systems is considered an asset.
• Interest in retail, eCommerce, omnichannel operations, or luxury retail is considered an asset.

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / 75.000,00$ - 85.000,00$ (per year / par an) Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount.

We are Canada's FASHION and LIFESTYLE retailer, providing a strong trusted voice in the global fashion world on behalf of Canadian customers. We are the curators of EXTRAORDINARY products that INSPIRE our customers and are respectful of both people and planet. We provide personal service and experiences to empower our customers and colleagues to find the truest expression of themselves and create JOY in doing so. We are committed to creating and inspiring a more SUSTAINABLE future for all. We aim to IGNITE the possibility of POSITIVE CHANGE. No other brand has this combination of traits, and they give us our strong point of view and set us apart. Magenta Own and elevate Magenta so that it is synonymous with the brand. Canadian Be proud and make Canadians proud of who we are by representing a modern Canada, its values, its people, and its ethos on the global retail stage. Sustainability Be a leader in sustainability and ignite the possibility of positive change in others. Build loyalty by being known as a trusted brand that cares for its customers, colleagues, communities, as well as the planet. Personal Service Deliver the highest quality of service, not just to our most valuable customers, but to all guests of Holts. Our reach may be global, but our Values remain proudly Canadian. They are meaningful to us and guide how we work together and interact with our communities. Warmth Be open, welcoming, and respectful to others. Unity We are one team, one community, sharing one planet. Passion Passion is what drives us to be curious and think creatively. Excellence We constantly encourage ourselves to be better.