lululemon Senior Financial Analyst | Contract until September 2027

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Annual bonus program

Employee discount

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for Store Development to lead financial planning and analysis for store openings, renovations, relocations, and pop-ups. You will develop pro forma P&L models, ROI and cash flow analyses, and provide insights to optimize the portfolio across regions.

You will partner with Store Development to deliver sophisticated financial models, drive efficiency, and support strategic decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis and reporting experience; retail experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Hyperion preferred.
• Highly organized, thorough and quality-driven; excellent analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial planning and analysis for Store Development.
• Develop analyses and pro forma P&L models for openings, pop-ups, renovations, relocations; provide ROI and cash flow analyses.
• Deliver real estate performance analytics to support portfolio optimization and decisions.
• Lead development of global tools, reporting, and planning processes across regions.
• Maintain and enhance complex financial models for planning and investment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and FP&A activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPA or MBA a plus

Tools

Excel

Oracle Hyperion

Job description

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.

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

• Reporting to the Director, FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for executing financial planning and analysis activities for the Store Development organization.


• Act as a strategic partner to the Store Development team by developing analyses and pro forma P&L models for new store openings, pop-up stores, renovations, and relocations. Provide ROI, cash flow, and investment analysis to support real estate decision-making.


• Deliver real estate performance analytics and actionable insights to support portfolio optimization and strategic business decisions.


• Lead the development and enhancement of global tools, reporting, and planning processes to improve decision-making, drive consistency, and increase operational efficiency across regions.


• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting, and investment decisions.


• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance the effectiveness of FP&A activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration.


• CPA or MBA a plus.


• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis and reporting experience with fast paced business environments. Retail industry experience an asset.


• Expert knowledge of Excel is required and working knowledge of Oracle Hyperion an asset.


• Extremely organized, thorough and takes pride in quality.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive manner.


• Ability to work with a large amount of detail without losing sight of the big picture .

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 $88,200 - $132,400 CAD ; 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, subject to program eligibility requirements.

• 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

This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-Person In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.