Financial Analyst, Retail

Role Overview

This position supports the financial planning, controlling, and analysis work for the Canada Retail Brick & Mortar channel. The focus is on producing management-ready reports, spotting variances and trends, improving data accuracy, and keeping financial records up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and control retail operating expenses to ensure spending stays aligned with budgets and financial plans.
• Compare actual costs with forecasts, investigate differences, and prepare clear explanations for variances.
• Build and maintain financial reports for management and business partners, with accurate data, trend insights, and suggestions for forecast updates.
• Carry out one-off financial analyses to support day-to-day business needs and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with managers and cross-functional teams to highlight discrepancies, discuss operating trends, and share insights that help improve forecast quality and expense control.
• Enter OPEX data accurately for monthly forecasts and budgets while maintaining detailed tracking in line with financial standards.
• Partner with Accounting on accruals, reconciliations, and expense postings related to retail operating expenses.

Key Relationships

Accounting & Finance, Store Operations, Real Estate, and SCM.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify patterns, exceptions, and forecast implications.
• Excellent attention to detail for data entry, reporting, and variance review.
• Advanced Excel capability for analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles, financial controls, and accurate data handling.
• Good organization and multitasking skills to manage several priorities at once.
• Clear verbal and written communication for presenting findings and working with business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally in a retail setting.
• Advanced Excel skills are required; exposure to SAP, TM1, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Strong finance and accounting background with a focus on controlling and data integrity.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is CAD 80,000 to CAD 100,000 annually. Final pay will depend on experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and role fit.

Eligible employees can access a broad benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, prescription drug coverage, out-of-country coverage, short- and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Additional offerings include a Retirement Savings Plan with employer match, education assistance, fitness reimbursement, an annual bonus tied to company and individual performance, vacation growth based on tenure, Service Awards and Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up for eligible employees.

Work Arrangement and Location

This role follows a hybrid schedule: in-office attendance is required Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Friday. For meetings or presentations that require in-person collaboration, Friday office attendance may also be needed. The position is based in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada. English is the working language for the team.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer values diversity, inclusion, and individual expression. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and reasonable accommodations will be provided during the hiring process. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated, and the company is an equal opportunity employer.