lululemon Senior Global Finance Shared Services Specialist

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company in Vancouver is looking for a Senior Global Finance Shared Services Specialist. This role involves ensuring vendor data integrity, driving operational improvements, and collaborating with various teams to optimize efficiency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, 4-6 years of relevant experience, and strong data analysis skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package and emphasizes an inclusive workplace culture with hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Accounts Payable, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of global vendor data requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with various reporting and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vendor data integrity and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide offshore resources.
• Lead global vendor data governance.
• Optimize vendor onboarding processes.
• Analyze key performance metrics to improve service delivery.

Skills

Vendor data governance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Tax reporting knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, or Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Description & Requirements

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

The Global Finance Shared Services (GFSS) team plays an important role in supporting lululemon's operational efficiency and scalability. Within GFSS, the Master Data Management (MDM), Business Licenses (BL), and Gift Cards (GC) team is responsible for managing critical processes such as maintaining accurate vendor records, ensuring stores have the necessary business licenses, processing gift cards, and supporting regulatory reporting.

We are a collaborative and results-driven team dedicated to providing seamless support to our business partners worldwide. Our focus on continuous improvement and innovation helps drive best-in-class services. This team offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of cross‑functional projects, develop technical expertise, and contribute to lululemon's growth while ensuring compliance and efficiency across regions.

core responsibilities

The Senior Global Finance Shared Services Specialist is responsible for ensuring vendor data integrity and driving process and system improvements to streamline operations and support global growth. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, guide offshore resources, and leverage data insights to improve workflows, strengthen compliance, and enable strategic decision‑making.

• Lead global vendor data governance, ensuring speed, accuracy, integrity, and compliance to enable timely invoice processing and payments.
• Optimize vendor onboarding processes, including designing scalable workflows, enhancing forms and systems, and supporting expansion into new markets.
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) for vendor management, guiding team members and business partners.
• Train and support third‑party offshore team members to ensure top performance.
• Analyze and report key performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing actions that improve service delivery and create value across teams.
• Champion and support projects, partnering with other teams to drive operational and strategic growth and improvement.
• Resolve vendor master data and payment issues by reviewing data and working with internal and external partners.
• Process tax reporting (e.g., T4As and 1099s) and related party reporting.

qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 4‑6 years of experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Accounts Payable, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of global vendor data requirements, with knowledge of tax reporting processes (e.g., 1099, T4A) and related party reporting considered an asset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working cross‑functionally.
• Familiarity with various reporting and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of leading projects to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong data analysis skills to analyze trends and drive actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning, innovation, and contributing to team success.

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.

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 $81,000 - 86,000 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 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

Hybrid

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

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