lululemon Finance Business Solution Manager, Systems and Projects

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

Finance Systems & Projects (Finance Business Integrations) team connects possibilities to numbers. This team is the business project integration management office for Finance. This team supports global cross-functional initiatives by specializing in end-to-end technology solutions design, implementation and integration of enterprise business systems with financial and inventory systems. This team is essential to the rapid spin-up of new guest experiences in retail, digital, new channels and international growth. This team also partners on the expansion and optimization of global fulfillment, supply chain and trade programs. The team ensures timeliness of financial reporting, accuracy of data and integrity of internal controls. You are the perfect fit if you have deep curiosity, commitment to quality and drive - you use your logic and analytical skills to uncover issues and find solutions. You embrace change, is open to possibility and thinks big to design financial systems and processes for the future.

core responsibilities

a day in the life: what you'll do:
• Collaborate on the design of, testing and launches of the latest business capabilities and platforms, validating solutions to accurately capture sales and inventory costs and units for accounting, tax and internal controls.
• Design scenarios to perform Finance UAT (user acceptance testing) to validate requirements and accuracy in Oracle RMS including extracting data using SQL and analyzing data.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional projects - up to 20-30 concurrent projects per year.
• Liaise and coordinate intakes between business-sponsors, project leaders, project / program management and product managers and corresponding technology teams with gathering requirements, and evaluating system options.
• Key business outcomes are system changes and a smooth launch without impacting finance processes, controls and / or accuracy.
• Coordinate schedules and priorities with team members (other Finance Business Solution Managers and Analysts)
• Lead and contribute to team process improvements.

qualifications

You are analytical, focused on quality, solutions-oriented, thrive on complexity and think critically.
• Strong, effective and proactive communicator, able to pivot between technical specifications to business and financial terms. Able to lead meetings and have clear written communication.
• Education - business, accounting, management information systems, business technology, computer science, statistics, data science, analytics or financial information systems degree. In progress of working towards, or having an accounting designation - CPA (CGA, CA, CMA) or equivalent is a strong asset.
• 7+ years working in a fast-paced multi-national corporate environment (complex, high change, project-based, matrixed, and agile).
• Fast learner, organized, high attention to detail, committed to quality from requirements to user acceptance testing.
• Experience with systems integrations and enterprise planning systems (ERP) implementations particularly in inventory, manufacturing, supply chain (include trade and customs, import / export), warehouse, logistics, RFID systems, revenue point of sales and order management systems in an IT Consulting, Business Analyst, Functional Lead (asset: Oracle Retail, Manhattan).
• Excellent team player and ownership mindset
• History of owning multiple cross-functional projects, process improvement, automation initiatives.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Copilot and collaboration tools (Atlassian - JIRA, Confluence) and Smartsheets.
• Working knowledge of SQL and query logic.

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.  

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   $112,000 - $147,000 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

• 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.