Analyst Financial Planning Analysis

The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis at Holt Renfrew offers a unique opportunity to partner with key stakeholders across the organization, specializing in Corporate SG&A. Reporting to the Director, FP&A, this role involves handling day-to-day financial activities related to multi-year budget planning, ongoing forecasting/results analysis, and ad-hoc projects. The role also supports the strategic and financial evaluation of Holt Renfrew’s capital investments.

• Review and monitor periodic cost centre results against budget/forecast, analyze variances, and provide insights.
• Prepare and own operating expense annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis for potential business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Develop strong partnerships with senior leaders and become a trusted thought leader.
• Partner with key stakeholders to facilitate effective problem solving and financial decision making.
• Assist in the financial and strategic evaluation of proposed capital expenditures.
• Assist in month/year-end FP&A activities and ensure timely close of financial records.
• Develop and improve processes and models to support management reporting requirements.

• Post-secondary degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience within financial planning and analysis.
• CPA designation (or working towards it) is preferred.
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to drive useful business insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills; exposure to SAP, IBM Cognos, and Microstrategy is ideal.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing work environment.
• Proactive with the ability to manage various priorities simultaneously.
• Strong degree of ownership and accountability with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.