Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 157,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in performance apparel is seeking a Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis. This role involves providing financial insights, leading a team, and synthesizing business results for executive reporting. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance and a strong educational background, contributing to strategic decisions within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Discounts on products

Wellness programs

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance, financial analysis, or financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading a team responsible for enterprise financial planning.
• Ability to synthesize business results into executive and board-level reports.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing insights to leaders across all areas of the enterprise P&L.
• Synthesizing business results and forecasts into executive/board level reporting.
• Leading a team responsible for both in-year and AOP enterprise planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or related

CPA or MBA preferred

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Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

Requirements

Description & Requirements

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating 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 an amazing team of passionate, active and dedicated leaders who are counted on as a key business partner in strategic and operational decisions. We provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the various operations within lululemon, working often in cross-functional teams on a variety of projects. You will be able to add value immediately, see the big picture, and develop a business and finance skill set that you can leverage in your future roles within the organization. We are a stand for high quality work, driving high quality results and living a high-quality life.

Core Responsibilities

• Reporting to the VP, FP&A, the Director Corporate FP&A is responsible for providing insights to our leaders across all areas of the enterprise P&L. This requires rolling up enterprise inputs, clearly understanding dynamics and connectivity across the P&L areas to ensure forecast accuracy. This requires deep financial acumen and become more complex as the enterprise continues to grow and scale.
• Synthesizing business results and forecasts into executive/board level reporting, identifying risks to performance, and developing action plans with the management team.
• Modelling quarterly guidance to provide to the SLT and external market aka “the street” in collaboration with the Investor Relations function.
• Leading a team responsible for both in-year and AOP enterprise planning and forecast development.
• Building out AOP targets and in-year financial management recommendations, understanding all areas of the P&L; product margin, operating channels, regional complexities.
• Bringing deep understanding of FP&A to identify areas for optimization.
• Partnering on long-term projects to drive visibility and governance across all areas.
• Serving as a key strategic partner to the CFO, Finance, Ops, and FFG workstreams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance, financial analysis, or financial reporting within fast-paced business environments.
• Proven experience leading a team responsible for enterprise financial planning, including AOP and in-year forecasting.
• Ability to synthesize business results into executive and board-level reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen.
• Deep understanding of full enterprise P&L, including product margin, operating channels, and regional complexities.
• Effective navigation of complex and evolving business environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under time constraints.
• Experience as a strategic partner to senior leadership, including CFO and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or related; CPA or MBA preferred.

Must Haves

• Responsibility for personal choices and accountability.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and continuous innovation.
• Honest and kind communication fostering openness.
• Courageous leadership with a growth mindset.
• Building trust and connection by prioritizing people.
• Incorporating fun and joy into work and life.

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in Canada required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $157,400 - $206,600 annually, based on market, experience, and internal equity. Includes potential bonus and equity. Benefits include health, dental, mental health, paid time off, retirement matching, discounts, wellness programs, development courses, mentorship, and leadership programs. Eligibility varies; company may alter benefits at any time.

Workplace Arrangement

Hybrid model, with a minimum of 4 days onsite per week.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industry: Retail