Financial Analyst (Hybrid In Vancouver)

Must-haves

2+ years of progressive finance, financial analysis, and reporting experience with fast-paced business environments.

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or similar

Strong financial background, and expert knowledge of Excel is required

Experience with financial modelling

Strong analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills

Focus on thinks like budgeting forecasting, modelling, and variance analysis (as opposing to accounting, accounts payable, month end reporting etc. )

Plusses

PowerBI

Hyperion

Retail experience

CFA, CPA, MBA

Day to Day

Insight Global is looking for a Financial Data Analyst for the FP&A team with an enterprise retail client.Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, the Financial Analysis is responsible for the execution of all financial planning for Selling, General and Administrative expense and analysis activities for a major functional department at the company (e.g. Product, Brand, Operations, Supply Chain), , as well as project managing SG&A process improvements and reporting enhancements. As a key strategic partner, you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, analysis and decision support for the aforementioned functions, and effectively communicating results to senior leaders to enhance and enable decision making. Furthermore, you will proactively partner with the business to understand the link between operations and financial results, provide business insights and be a key financial and strategic partner to the Product team.

* Key strategic partner to the Product Creative, Merchandising, and Planning & Allocations teams, leading them through annual operating budget process and monthly reforecasts

* Prepare analysis at month and quarter-end which includes investigating variances to budget and forecast and communicate financial results to FP&A team leadership and business partners

* Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline processes and reporting

* Participate in cross-functional initiatives and ad-hoc projects to provide financial analysis and support in decision-making