Senior Financial Analyst – Retail The Senior Financial Analyst plays an essential role in growing talent in our business through collaboration and support within FP&A and our business partners. This role is primarily focused on the Retail teams and will play a key role in all budgeting and forecasting workflows for these teams.As a growing business, we need people that can adapt and evolve to the needs of the business. You will be a listener with a structured approach to planning, excited to drive discussion that leads to action, and passionate about what you do.ResponsibilitiesLead month‑end variance analysis for Retail, providing insights on financial performance and key underlying drivers, changes against the plan, and upcoming opportunities and risks.Support quarterly shop forecasting and budget setting.Support Retail Finance business partner in meetings and elevate matters as needed.Provide support for ad‑hoc analysis projects, modeling, and presentation materials requested by the retail business.Translate complex data into compelling narratives, clearly communicating trends, insights, and actionable impacts to guide strategic decision‑making.Lead monthly financial reforecasting and annual budgeting processes, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.Support the automation and enhancement of financial and reporting systems by partnering with the BI team to build dashboards.Streamline reporting processes to meet the needs of both external and internal users.Engage in project work to support ad‑hoc requests from the retail business as required.Provide peer support, guidance, and development opportunities to team members.Proactively seek opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency of processes and deliverables.Required Qualifications5+ years of related experience in FP&A.5+ years of well‑rounded finance experience, including a strong accounting background and an overarching understanding of P&L dynamics.Experience working with the retail industry.Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and influence them by communicating complex financial concepts in a clear, accessible manner.Extensive prior experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.Works well autonomously and within a team, displaying a high level of accountability.Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.Strong leadership attributes and ability to mentor and coach other members of the FP&A team.Ability to work hard and calmly under pressure to achieve deadlines, with the flexibility and dedication to support a diverse retail client group.Proactive approach and initiative.High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.CPA/MBA preferred.Experience working with BI tools such as Power BI.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Location: Toronto, ON. This is a 12‑Month contract role, full time, with a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days on site.#J-18808-Ljbffr