Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Holt Renfrew • Toronto, ON

10d • CA$72,000 - CA$82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis position offers a unique opportunity to partner with and support key stakeholders across the organization with specialization in Corporate SG&A. Reporting to the Director, FP&A, this role is responsible for handling the day-to-day financial activities related to multi-year budget planning, ongoing forecasting/results analysis, as well as ad-hoc projects. This role also supports the strategic and financial evaluation of Holt Renfrew’s capital investments.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in a related field
• 3+ years of work experience within financial planning and analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
• exposure/competency in SAP, IBM Cognos, Microstrategy and Power BI

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation (or working towards it) is preferred
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to drive useful business insights (ability to think outside the box)

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor periodic cost centre results against budget/forecast with the ability to analyze variances and provide concise/articulate insights; assist the business in developing action plans as required
• Preparation and ownership of operating expense annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts (against which results will be reviewed/analyzed)
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to assist in the evaluation of potential business opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Develop a strong partnership with senior leaders across the organization (become a trusted thought leader/resource)
• Partner with key stakeholders cross-functionally to facilitate effective problem solving and to ensure successful financial decision making and performance (willingness to challenge the status quo)
• Assist in the financial and strategic evaluation of proposed capital expenditures to ensure alignment with the short term and long term plans of the company
• Assist in month/year-end FP&A activities including coordination with the Accounting team to ensure completeness and timely close of financial records
• Develop and improve new processes and models to support management reporting requirements; maintain a continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• competitive total compensation
• generous employee discount
• pension
• health & dental benefits
• tuition assistance
• continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level