Groupe Dynamite Inc. Financial Analyst, Gross Margin

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retailer in Montreal is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to deliver actionable financial insights. The role involves budgeting, margin forecasting, and financial modeling. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of FP&A experience, strong Excel skills, and is bilingual in French and English. This position offers a comprehensive compensation package, a flexible vacation policy, and an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Performance-driven bonuses

Group retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an FP&A role in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment.
• Experience with an FP&A system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales and margin budgets, forecasts, and actionable insights.
• Conduct variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
• Prepare and present insights, key metric trends, quantified risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Excel proficiency

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Vena

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni‑channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend‑forward fashion for women since 1975. Our mission of “Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time” is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer‑centric core of GDI's long‑standing success as a leading retailer in North America. Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Financial Analyst to deliver reliable, timely, and actionable financial insights. This role is crucial in guiding business leaders through the decision‑making process. It is primarily focused on the accounting, planning, and analysis of sales and gross margin for all our retail banners and channels.

Serving as a dedicated strategic partner, this role is key to driving reporting, budgeting, and forward‑looking financial analysis by leveraging accurate data from the Accounting team. You will be responsible for margin forecasting, modelling cost‑saving initiatives and conducting deep‑dive variance analyses (price/volume/mix). A crucial element of this role is partnering with the Merchandising and Planning teams to optimize both efficiency and profitability.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to develop sales and margin budgets, forecasts, and actionable insights;
• Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly gross margin analysis, including sales, COGS, markdowns, shrink, and freight impacts;
• Conduct variance analysis versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers such as pricing, product mix, and other accounting components;
• Develop dynamic monthly tracking tools to monitor variances and ensure that forecasts reflect the most up‑to‑date information;
• Lead the gross margin budgeting cycle at country, banner, and class levels, aligning with strategic and financial targets;
• Track inventory‑related adjustments, including obsolescence, freight, and duties;
• Prepare and present insights, key metric trends, quantified risks, and opportunities to business partners;
• Build business cases and perform analyses using financial and non‑financial data to support strategic initiatives, including product launches, sourcing optimization, pricing strategy, and international expansion;
• Develop financial models, margin bridges, and analyses to support management decision‑making;
• Maintain and enhance gross margin reporting tools and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Vena), ensuring data integrity across systems;
• Identify and implement process and reporting improvements to enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency;
• Perform ad hoc analyses and duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, with a relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA) being a plus;
• 3‑5 years of experience in an FP&A role in a fast‑paced environment;
• Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial acumen;
• Ability to think strategically and strong skills to drive business initiatives end‑to‑end and deliver insights;
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, evolving environment;
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting the company's policies and objectives;
• Expert‑level proficiency in MS Excel;
• Experience with an FP&A system is a plus;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

To be a great fit, you must…

• Be able to make tough decisions;
• Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency;
• Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions;
• Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration;
• Present information in an effective and concise manner;
• Be proactive and exceed expected results.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance‑driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…

No day will be like the last‑we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.