Senior Analyst, FP&A (Montreal)

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, FP&A at RCL Reitmans Canada Limited, the Senior Analyst, FP&A plays a critical role in delivering financial insight and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organization. This role goes beyond traditional reporting to provide forward‑looking analysis, take ownership of key financial processes, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, consolidation, and ongoing management of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and business strategies while maintaining accuracy and consistency across all business units.
• Build, maintain, and continuously enhance detailed financial models to support planning activities, scenario analysis, and long‑term projections, enabling proactive and informed decision‑making.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, conduct variance analysis, and provide clear, data‑driven explanations along with actionable recommendations to support business performance.
• Take ownership of financial planning processes while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams including Merchandising, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and E‑commerce to align financial targets with operational initiatives and transformation priorities.
• Perform in‑depth analysis of retail and operational performance, including sales trends, gross margins, and key performance indicators, to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for optimization.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting, translating complex financial data into clear and concise narratives that support decision‑making at all levels of the organization.
• Identify and lead opportunities for process improvement, contributing to ongoing transformation initiatives, enhancing FP&A efficiency, and strengthening data integrity through optimized tools and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive FP&A or similar analytical experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis in a retail or CPG environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, scenario analysis, large datasets).
• Experience with Prophix and PeopleSoft.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to simplify complex financial concepts for stakeholders at all levels.
• Bilingual (French/English) required to collaborate, present and influence partners and stakeholders across Canada.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits program focused on well‑being.
• Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time.
• Discounts on PENN products.
• Referral rewards and tuition reimbursement.
• Annual bonuses and career advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process.