lululemon Senior Financial Analyst | Contract until June 2027

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.

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 stand for high quality work, driving high-quality results and living a high-quality life.

a day in the life:

Mexico FP&A leads store + Ecom sales, forecasts and manages overall Mexico business P&L. The Senior Financial Analyst will support retail, e-commerce and corporate SG&A planning, analyze variances at month-end close, and have P&L ownership over people costs across our channels. This role will partner closely with our Mexico business to set budgets, understand variances, and identify opportunities and risk. You will communicate impact and risk to key stakeholders across our Mexico business and internally within FP&A.

• Partner with various budget holders to support budget setting and variance analysis for Mexico P&L
• Work closely with Senior Manager, FP&A to ensure SG&A forecasting processes are continuously improved, including adopting new data visualization tools such as Power BI or Oracle Analytics Cloud
• Support business partners with new initiatives
• Liaise with procurement and budget holders to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Scenario planning and impact to P&L, including participating in cross-functional initiatives and ad-hoc projects to provide financial analysis for decision support

qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive finance, financial analysis, and reporting experience with fast-paced business environments.
• Retail industry experience is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or similar.
• CPA or MBA is an asset.
• Oracle EPM or large financial planning software knowledge and Power BI are assets
• Strong financial background, and expert knowledge of Excel is required.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and takes pride in quality.
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive manner.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset

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, 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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $88,200-$132,400 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
• 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

In-Person

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

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