Analyst FP&A

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Montréal, QC, CAN
Hybrid
Mid level
Fashion • Retail • Wearables
The Role
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost governance for operating expenses (projects, advertising, freight, store costs). Analyze variances, evaluate discretionary spend ROI, prepare business cases and post-implementation analysis, partner with stakeholders and procurement, and drive process improvements and data consolidation to strengthen financial discipline.
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Company Description

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited. We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all. 

With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.

Job Description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, FP&A, the Analyst, FP&A plays a key role in supporting financial performance management across the organization. This position focuses on delivering meaningful financial analysis, supporting cost control initiatives, and strengthening financial discipline across key spending areas including projects, advertising, freight, and store operating costs.

As part of a collaborative and evolving retail environment, the Analyst will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cost governance activities while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data, timely reporting, and effective decision support. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented and analytical professional who is looking to build strong foundational experience in FP&A while contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and ongoing management of budgets and forecasts related to operating expenses, including projects, advertising, freight, and store costs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
  • Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and provide clear, data-driven insights to support cost management and performance improvement
  • Evaluate advertising and other discretionary spending to assess effectiveness, track return on investment, and support optimization of spend allocation
  • Maintain and support cost governance processes, ensuring proper tracking, validation, and reporting of expenses, as well as compliance with internal financial controls
  • Assist in the preparation and review of business cases, including post-implementation analyses to assess performance against initial assumptions and identify improvement opportunities
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and procurement teams to support financial oversight of vendor-related spending and ensure alignment with budget expectations
  • Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, supporting data consolidation, and enhancing the accuracy and completeness of financial information

Qualifications

What Set You Apart:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
  • 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance or similar analytical role

Hard Skills

  • Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, financial modelling)
  • Ability to organize, consolidate and validate financial data from multiple sources
  • Experience with Prophix and PeopleSoft (asset)

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present financial information clearly to cross-functional teams
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a structured environment

Languages

  • Bilingual (French/English) required to collaborate and communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders across Canada

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
  • Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
  • Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
  • Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
  • Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
  • Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
  • 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance or similar analytical role
  • Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, financial modelling)
  • Ability to organize, consolidate and validate financial data from multiple sources
  • Experience with Prophix
  • Experience with PeopleSoft
  • Bilingual (French/English)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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The Company
Montreal, Quebec
3,002 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

Why Reitmans (Canada) Limited At RCL (as we affectionately call ourselves), every moment of every day revolves around our customers and our love of fashion. We believe fashion empowers our customers to put their best foot forward when it matters the most. From the design table to the stores, we are always finding new ways to create memorable experiences, backed by a strong brand portfolio and powered by the most passionate people in the industry. We are proud of our almost one hundred years of history as Canada’s fashion retail icon, and we have a remarkable story to tell. Operating under three flagship brands – Reitmans, PENN. and RW&CO. – we thrive by demonstrating our passion for fashion. Our innovation and drive to constantly raise the bar on customer experience is complemented by our dedicated and talented team – our most important asset. Being RCL is all about caring for our people, working collaboratively and authentically, while inspiring performance. Our values come to life through the passionate people we hire, the charities we support and business relationships we create both in Canada and abroad. Come fashion your new career with us careers.smartrecruiters.com/ReitmansCanadaLteLtd/en

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