Commercial And Strategy Analyst

Brighter futures start here

Anko Global is a product development company that provides retailers with comprehensive multi-category solutions across general merchandise and apparel, with low prices on a broad range of quality and on trend products, that make everyday living brighter for its customers. Anko products are designed in Australia and until recently have been sold predominantly in the Australian and New Zealand markets, where Anko is the number one brand in apparel, home and toys. Recently Anko has launched in Hudson’s Bay stores across Canada. Anko Global is focused on being a customer-led, digitally enabled business that will provide you with challenging and rewarding work that you will be proud of.

Join the team.

The Anko Global team is a newly created team that manages the distribution of Anko product outside Australia and New Zealand and is directly supported by design, merchandise, sourcing and supply chain teams in Australia, India, and China. You will be joining a team of passionate collaborators with an entrepreneurial mindset that are determined to drive rapid growth for the Anko Global business across Canada. This team are passionate about Anko products and partner strongly with the retailers they wholesale to.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyse reports on Anko's financial performance with the retail partner (HBC/Zellers) and play an active part in the strategic business planning of Anko within Canada.
• Provide analytical and financial support for the Anko Global wholesale business in Canada.
• Undertake analysis to ensure proper range building for the retail partner in Canada.

To Be Successful In This Role You'll Have

• A University or College Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.
• Advanced technical expertise in Excel, Power BI, and other planning tools.
• Able to self-manage competing priorities and deliver on time at a high standard.
• Familiarity with the Canadian retail landscape.
• Strong financial acumen, attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and the retail partner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and negotiate when required.
• Display a growth mindset, have an entrepreneurial spirit, be goal oriented and motivated to build a business.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role for at least 3-5 years.

Benefits We'll Offer You

• Flexible hybrid working options from home and a future designated Anko Global workspace in downtown Toronto.
• A supportive leader that will mentor, coach, and support your personal development.
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work, that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

A place you can belong.

At Anko Global we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

If you would like to explore a career with Anko Global and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!