financial analyst

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.

About Roots Canada

CEO: Jim Gabel
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.roots.com
Year Founded: 1973

financial analyst
Roots Canada

www.roots.com
Toronto, Canada
Jim Gabel
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
1973
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