Sr. Financial Analyst

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a strategically minded, highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst who will be able to provide reliable and timely information and analysis to business leaders to guide them in the decision-making process. This role supports sales and gross margin accounting, planning, and analysis across our retail banners and channels.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work cross-functionally with the Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Digital, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to build sales as well as margin budgets and monthly forecasts, analyze and interpret results, and drive profitability;
• Prepare and record month-end close journal entries related to cost of sales;
• Prepare monthly gross margin reconciliations;
• Update variance analysis and commentary;
• Prepare and distribute on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, various financial reports for his or her areas of responsibility;
• Continuously monitor results, provide insights into variances, challenge business partners, and ensure that forecasts reflect the most up-to-date data to drive the business;
• Participate in process and tool improvement to increase quality, and reliability and reduce report preparation time;
• Prepare analysis and business cases using financial and non-financial data;
• Prepare and present insights based on analysis, key metrics trends and quantified risks and opportunities;
• Develop a deep understanding of major performance drivers and KPIs to support the business with regular reporting;
• Focus on financial modelling, analysis, interpretations and recommendations that support management decision-making;
• Perform other ad hoc duties and analyses as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance (a relevant professional designation, such as CPA or CFA) is a plus;
• 3-5 years of experience in a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) role in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial acumen;
• Ability to think strategically as well as and strong skills to drive business initiatives end-to-end and deliver insights;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment;
• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment;
• Ability to present financial results to senior management;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting the company’s policies and objectives;
• Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel;
• Experience with an FP&A system is a plus;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with employees, managers, and stakeholders both within and outside of Quebec;

Assets:

• Be able to make tough decisions;
• Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency;
• Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions;
• Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration;
• Present information in an effective and concise manner;
• Be proactive and exceed expected results.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.