Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 134,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in athletic apparel seeks a Senior Manager for Tech FP&A to oversee financial planning and analysis. This role demands strong leadership to drive high-quality results while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in finance, particularly in technology and retail sectors, and the capacity to lead a dedicated team.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Extensive catalog of development courses

People networks and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in finance, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in leading high-performance teams.
• Technology & retail industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis activities.
• Support key strategic investments within Technology.
• Manage team of Analysts for effective planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or Business Administration

Job description

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. 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Manager, Tech FP&A is responsible for leading a high performing team of Analysts in the execution of all financial planning and analysis activities including our Annual Operating Plan, monthly rolling forecast, variance analysis, long range planning and decision-making support for key strategic investments within Technology.

This complex role requires and adept skill in connecting Technology operations to financial impact and works closely with the Technology Portfolio Management Office to ensure there is efficient & consistent financial management & analysis effort across technology portfolios.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of progressive finance, financial analysis, and reporting experience with a fast-paced business
• Prior experience leading and developing a high-performance team
• Technology & retail industry experience is preferred
• Proven ability to proactively plan and prioritize tasks for team in a time sensitive manner
• Effective communication skills and ability to distill complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and takes pride in quality
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Administration

MUST HAVES

Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.

Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.

Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.

Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves 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 positionis from $134,100-$176,000 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, 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

Hybrid

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.