lululemon Director, Data & Analytics, Financial Planning & Analysis

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative performance apparel company in Vancouver is seeking an experienced leader for their CFO Data & Analytics team. The role requires extensive experience in cross-functional projects and financial analysis, with a focus on developing data-driven products. Candidates should have a strong background in finance product management and the ability to foster a high-performing team culture. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered. This is an onsite role requiring collaboration in the workplace.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in cross-functional projects in a high-growth international context.
• 7+ years of leadership in Financial Reporting or Analysis with data tools exposure.
• 5+ years leadership in finance product management and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for CFO Data & Analytics products.
• Drive roadmap development and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure effective collaboration with Engineering for delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Leadership in Financial Reporting

Agile methodologies

Data analytics tools

Tools

Snowflake

Oracle EPM

PowerBI

Job description

Description & 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

The CFO Data Product team resides within Financial Planning and Analysis. 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:

The role is responsible for setting the vision and strategy for CFO Data & Analytics products, leading the product organisation to deliver innovative solutions that align with business priorities. It drives roadmap development, planning, and stakeholder engagement, ensures effective collaboration with Engineering for delivery, and champions organisational maturity and team development.

• Set Vision & Strategy for CFO Data & Analytics products, aligning with business priorities.
• Lead Product Management including roadmap, requirements, documentation, and process maturity.
• Drive Planning & Stakeholder Engagement through quarterly prioritisation, regular collaboration and granular familiarity with key data elements and problem statements.
• Enable Agile Delivery & Adoption by partnering with Engineering and overseeing UAT, training, and hyper care.
• Build High-Performing Teams & Champion Diversity through IDEA commitments and inclusive leadership.

qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in cross-functional projects and programs with a matrix structure in high-growth international company or business consulting in finance transformation through data and analytics and technology implementation.
• 7+ years leadership experience in Financial Reporting, Accounting or Financial Planning and Analysis with exposure to data and analytics tools as an end user. Retail industry preferred.
• 5+ years leadership experience in finance product management, project management, scrum / agile methodologies, business analysis, process analysis, digital transformation.
• Experience with Snowflake, Oracle EPM / EBS/ RMS, PowerBI, Microsoft co-pilot preferred.

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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $157,400-$206,600 annually; 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
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• 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

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.