Financial Analyst, FP&A – Gross Margin

Arc'teryx Equipment; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc’teryx Equipment in North Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Financial Analyst in FP&A – Gross Margin. You will build the FP&A function, support cross-functional partners, and enhance KPI visibility to drive profitability.

The role emphasizes forecasting accuracy, variance analysis, and strategic financial support. The team collaborates with senior leadership on cost drivers, and you will partner with Accounting and Global Planning to optimize margins and inventory planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or equivalent.
• CPA, CMA, CA, CFA or MBA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Finance/FP&A or related.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with financial modelling and cross-functional partnering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain weekly and monthly margin reporting for key stakeholders using OneStream, Power BI, Oracle.
• Review month-end results with focus on regional forecast accuracy and variance analysis.
• Support gross margin forecasting and reporting, including cost components, in collaboration with Accounting and regional teams.
• Build relationships with directors and cross-functional teams as a trusted finance partner.
• Assist Canada-based manufacturing with cost variances and scenario analysis.
• Support inventory forecasting and month-end analysis with Global Planning.
• Standardize FP&A deliverables for consistency across partners.
• Lead analysis projects impacting gross margin and provide clear communication.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or equivalent

CPA/CMA/CA/CFA/MBA

Tools

Onestream

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Reports to: Manager, FP&A – Gross Margin

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Financial Analyst, FP&A – Gross Margin, you will play a key role in building out the FP&A function. You will be supporting our cross‑functional business partners, with a focus supporting our Gross Margin‑dedicated teams in optimizing operations and scaling for growth, through enhanced KPI and reporting visibility, and cross‑functional partnership. You will work closely with senior leadership and other internal stakeholders to drive brand performance through analytical insights and financial support and will play a key role in enhancing the financial performance management of these major drivers of our future profitability.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Gross Margin Financial Planning & Analysis team at Arc’teryx is responsible for providing leadership with the information they need to review past performance, understand business trends, and anticipate future performance and financial position. Through review of historic financials, variance analysis and KPI tracking, the team advises leadership on key investment decisions and performance improvement.

Department: Finance

Reports to: Manager, FP&A – Gross Margin

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Core activities you would be doing:

• Maintaining weekly and monthly margin reporting for key stakeholders using Onestream, PowerBI, Oracle and data analysis tools
• Reviewing month‑end financial results with emphasis on improving regional forecast accuracy, preparing variance analysis and delivering clear commentary on business performance
• Supporting gross margin forecasting and reporting, including FOB costs, freight, duties, fair trade and owned‑manufacturing costs, while partnering closely with Accounting and Amer/Group partners to investigate variances
• Building working relationships with directors, cost owners, and functional teams, acting as a reliable and knowledgeable business partner for planning and reporting needs
• Assisting our Canada‑based manufacturing plant with cost variances, scenario analysis and performance reporting
• Supporting with inventory forecasting and month end analysis in partnership with Global Planning team
• Standardizing team deliverables for the Gross Margin FP&A team to enhance consistency and predictability of deliverables and expectations for our cross‑functional partners
• Supporting with decision analysis projects or initiatives that impact gross margin, including business cases, spend deep dives, and scenario modelling, while bringing analytical rigor and clear communication to every deliverable
• Leading improvements to month end review process and reporting
• Building and maintaining financial modelling related to product revenue, gross margin and inventory forecasts

Future projects you could be working on:

• Building improved reporting and visibility for senior stakeholders related to gross margin and distribution & transport
• Working with Directors and Senior Leadership to review and understand cost variances and other related KPIs
• Being a key stakeholder in decision analysis for strategic priorities, providing insights particularly as it pertains to costing and gross margin
• Building and maintaining financial models that drive the company’s long term strategic plan
• Helping support the overall seasonal buy strategy from an inventory perspective, providing targets and guidelines to teams involved

Requirements:

• You have 3+ years proven experience in Finance, Accounting and/or Financial Planning & Analysis role with financial modelling and business partnership experience
• You have a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent and ideally have your CPA, CMA, CA, CFA, or MBA
• You have exceptional attention to detail
• You have advanced analytical skills with a strong aptitude for MS Excel and data analysis tools, including Power BI
• You can prioritize and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can collaborate with individuals across departments, organizations, and countries
• You can coordinate and lead projects to completion
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You can balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation

the salary range for this role is CAD$82,000:CAD$108,000

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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