financial analyst Toronto

Roots Canada

Full Time Toronto 80355 - 60983 CAD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Roots is more than just an/the iconic Canadian retailer, we are a group of passionate employees who act with integrity, trust each other and do what is right. We work in a space where people can grow and develop, with a team of people who own results and are dedicated to seeing Roots win. We seek to build longstanding relationships with partners who share our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of operation.

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst who can be nice, will seek inspiration from our roots, can commit to achieving results the right way and loves to think big to join us on our journey.

The Financial Analyst is a key member of our Finance team, reporting to the Senior Manager of Reporting & Planning. This role will have the unique opportunity to support or lead projects across a broad range of areas to drive meaningful business decisions that can significantly improve profitability at Roots.

The Financial Analyst for Roots will be responsible for the following:

Conduct data analysis for the Direct-to-Consumer operating segment, leveraging recent trends to drive informed decision making
Provide financial advisory support cross functionally to help achieve financial targets, identify risks & opportunities, and provide high quality performance measurement analysis
Modify existing and design new processes to improve efficiency of data analysis projects, including report building and dashboard creation
Contribute to the development of the annual budget and any longer-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Assist with analysis and preparation of monthly and quarterly financial presentations for senior management and board of directors
Assist the Senior Director of Finance or Director of Data Analytics in ad-hoc projects and analysis as needed

Top candidates for the Financial Analyst role will have the following:

University degree in Business, or related quantitative discipline
2 - 3 years of relevant experience within Finance; retail industry experience is an asset
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to link financial results to strategic and operational activities
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively with senior management and build relationships
Ability to work with large data sets, extract insight, build reports/dashboards and present findings in a clear, simple, and concise manner
Expert technical knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with PowerBI & SSAS Tabular Models (including DAX), SQL, and/or other business intelligence tools is a strong asset
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at any given time
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Self-directed, eager to learn, and resourceful, but not afraid to seek guidance

The Financial Analyst role is eligible for:

The Roots Work In Comfort (Flexible Work) program
A generous clothing allowance and employee discount
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Founded in 1973, Roots Canada is a publicly held Canadian lifestyle brand that sells apparel, leather bags, small leather goods, footwear and active athletic wear with over 100 retail stores in North America and Asia.