Financial Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis

RCL - Reitmans Canada Ltd/Ltée; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits program

Flexible time off

Exclusive discounts on PENN, Reitmans,

RW&CO

Job summary

RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited seeks a Financial Analyst - FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis across the organization. You will collaborate with the FP&A team and business partners to monitor costs including projects, advertising, freight, and store expenses.

The role offers growth in FP&A within a fast-paced retail environment and requires 2-3 years in finance with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related analytical role
• Interest in developing your career in financial planning and analysis

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for operating expenses, including projects, advertising, freight, and store costs
• Analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts and help identify and explain key variances
• Prepare regular financial reports, analyses, and summaries to support the FP&A team and business partners
• Track advertising and other spending and help analyze performance and return on investment
• Support the tracking and validation of expenses to ensure financial information is accurate and complete
• Assist with the preparation of business cases and follow-up analysis to compare results against initial assumptions
• Work with internal teams and Procurement to track vendor spending and monitor performance against budget
• Help maintain and improve financial models, reports, and planning tools
• Support month-end and other financial reporting activities as required
• Identify opportunities to simplify reporting, improve processes, and strengthen the quality of financial information
• Build relationships with business partners and develop an understanding of the financial drivers of the business

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Curious and eager to learn

Clear communicator

Organized

Collaborative

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Prophix

PeopleSoft

Job description

Company Description

We’re

Company Description

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited. We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands - Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons - more than ever before.

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.

With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.

Job Description

I’d make it feel more developmental and hands-on, and soften language like "cost governance," "financial discipline," and "financial oversight," which can make the role sound more senior than a 2-3 year profile.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, FP&A, the Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis will support financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the organization. This role provides the opportunity to build strong FP&A experience while developing an understanding of key areas of the business, including projects, advertising, freight, and store operating costs.

Working closely with the FP&A team and business partners, the Analyst will support budgeting and forecasting, analyze financial results, help track spending, and prepare reporting and insights that support business decisions.

This is a great opportunity for an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with 2-3 years of experience who is looking to grow their FP&A skills in a collaborative and fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts for operating expenses, including projects, advertising, freight, and store costs
• Analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts and help identify and explain key variances
• Prepare regular financial reports, analyses, and summaries to support the FP&A team and business partners
• Track advertising and other spending and help analyze performance and return on investment
• Support the tracking and validation of expenses to ensure financial information is accurate and complete
• Assist with the preparation of business cases and follow-up analysis to compare results against initial assumptions
• Work with internal teams and Procurement to track vendor spending and monitor performance against budget
• Help maintain and improve financial models, reports, and planning tools
• Support month-end and other financial reporting activities as required
• Identify opportunities to simplify reporting, improve processes, and strengthen the quality of financial information
• Build relationships with business partners and develop an understanding of the financial drivers of the business

Qualifications

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related analytical role
• Interest in developing your career in financial planning and analysis

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Excel, including financial analysis and reporting
• Comfortable working with financial data from multiple sources and ensuring accuracy
• Experience with financial systems such as Prophix or PeopleSoft is an asset, but not required

Skills & Strengths

• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail
• Curious and eager to learn, with an interest in understanding the business behind the numbers
• Clear communicator who is comfortable working with different teams across the organization
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Languages

• Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders across Canada

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.
• Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

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