Director FP&A Corporate Business Partnership

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 157,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Lululemon is seeking a Director of FP&A Corporate Business Partnership to lead financial strategies and team operations at their Vancouver location. This role requires extensive experience in financial analysis, team leadership, and deep knowledge of the retail industry to provide invaluable insights and drive performance improvements. Candidates must possess a strong ability to communicate complex data and foster relationships across departments while embracing Lululemon's commitment to a healthy, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Extensive development course offerings

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Retail industry experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to proactively plan and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to SLT and VP+ in financial guidance.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing FP&A team.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Risk Management

Education

MBR or CPA

Job description

Director FP&A Corporate Business Partnership

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

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

• Act as a trusted advisor to SLT and VP+ in Technology, Brand, Product, Legal, and P&C teams, providing financial guidance and strategic insight
• Responsible for partnering with corporate functions in all FP&A activities around budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, decision support, long range planning.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to evaluate business cases, investment proposals, and resource allocation.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support execution of cost-saving initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across FP&A process, tools and reporting.

qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance, financial analysis, and reporting experience with a fast-paced business
• Prior experience leading and developing a high-performance team
• Retail industry experience is preferred
• Proven ability to proactively plan and prioritize tasks for team in a time sensitive manner
• Effective communication skills and ability to distill complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and takes pride in quality
• MBR or CPA

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, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from $157,400 to 206,600annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings , subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. 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. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

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. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.