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 and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Job summary

lululemon Athletica is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for the Store Development FP&A team in Canada. The role partners with the Store Development team to create analyses, pro forma P&L models for openings and relocations, and performance insights to optimize portfolios.

You will develop and maintain financial models, drive reporting enhancements, and collaborate across regions to improve decision-making and efficiency. A CPA or MBA is a plus, with a strong Excel and Hyperion background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Excel expertise; Oracle Hyperion a plus.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with large amounts of detail without losing sight of the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial planning and analysis for the Store Development organization.
• Develop analyses and pro forma P&L models for openings, relocations, and renovations; provide ROI and cash flow analysis.
• Deliver real estate performance analytics to support portfolio optimization and decisions.
• Develop and enhance global FP&A tools, reporting, and planning processes across regions.
• Build and maintain complex financial models for planning, forecasting, and investments.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve FP&A reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPA or MBA (a plus)

Tools

Oracle Hyperion

Excel

Job description

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

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, and 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.

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
• 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.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

Lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.

At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.