Financial Analyst

Overview: Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975. Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America. **Job Summary**: We are looking for a strategically minded, highly motivated Financial Analyst who will be able to provide reliable and timely information and analysis to business leaders to guide them in the decision-making process. This role supports the Marketing and Digital teams across our retail banners and channels. **Main Responsibilities**: - Work cross-functionally with the Marketing and Digital teams to build budgets and monthly forecasts, analyze and interpret results, and drive profitability; - Prepare and distribute on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, various financial reports for his or her areas of responsibility; - Continuously monitor results, provide insights into variances, challenge business partners, and ensure that forecasts reflect the most up-to-date data to drive the business; - Participate in process and tool improvement to increase quality, and reliability and reduce report preparation time; - Prepare analysis and business cases using financial and non-financial data; - Prepare and present insights based on analysis, key metrics trends and quantified risks and opportunities; - Develop a deep understanding of major performance drivers and KPIs to support the business with regular reporting; - Focus on financial modelling, analysis, interpretations and recommendations that support management decision-making; - Perform other ad hoc duties and analyses as assigned. **Qualifications**: - Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance (a relevant professional designation, such as CPA or CFA) is a plus); - Minimum 2 years of experience in a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) role in a fast-paced environment; - Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial acumen; - Ability to think strategically as well as and strong skills to drive business initiatives end-to-end and deliver insights; - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment; - Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment; - Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting the company’s policies and objectives; - Proficiency in MS Excel; - Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec. **Assets**: - Be able to make tough decisions; - Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency; - Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions; - Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration; - Present information in an effective and concise manner; - Be proactive and exceed expected results. At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you: - A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses; - A group retirement savings program with employer matching; - Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs; - An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite; - Exclusive private sample sales; - A flexible vacation policy; - And more GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. **Our promise** No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity. LI-LP1