Senior FP&A Analyst

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited . We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.
Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.
With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.

Responsibilities

Position Overview; Key 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.

Requirements

What Sets You Apart:; Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; 3 to 4 years of progressive FP&A or similar analytical experience; Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis in a retail or CPG environment Hard Skills; Advanced Excel (financial modelling, scenario analysis, large datasets); Ability to organize, consolidate and validate financial data from multiple sources; Experience with Prophix and PeopleSoft (preferred) Soft Skills; Strong analytical mindset; ability to translate data into actionable insights; Excellent communication skills; ability to simplify complex financial concepts for stakeholders at all levels Languages; Bilingual (French/English) required to collaborate, present and influence partners and stakeholders across Canada