Senior Analyst, FP&A

Reitmans (Canada) Ltée/Ltd•Montreal, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 is an opportunity to join an evolving and forward-thinking retail organization where finance is a true business partner, contributing to transformation initiatives and driving performance across Merchandising, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and E-commerce. In this role, you will move beyond traditional reporting to provide forward-looking analysis, take ownership of key financial processes, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with intellectual curiosity, a sense of accountability, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategies that support sustainable growth.

Requirements

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 (financial modelling, scenario analysis, large datasets)
Ability to organize, consolidate and validate financial data from multiple sources
Strong analytical mindset; 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Prophix and PeopleSoft

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.