Financial Analyst ( merchandising)
- Boucherville, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3 years of relevant experience as a financial analyst;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.
We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.
You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.
So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.
OuYour Role :r expectations
RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.
We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.
You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.
So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.
OuYour Role :r expectations
- Act as a financial business partner for the Merchandising team
- Margin analysis, impacts on markdowns, as well as rate, volume and mix.
- Support and make recommendations to Merchandising departments in various projects such as demand planning, management of markdowns and inventory overstock, supply and profitability of products.
- Work in partnership on the development of action plans with Merchandising in order to achieve budgeted sales and margin targets.
- Collaborate to put in place and periodically monitor buying plans are in line with the inventory strategy for these categories.
- Build financial budgets while compiling all future initiatives.
- University degree in administration, accounting concentration would be an asset;
- 3 years of relevant experience as a financial analyst;
- Hold or in the process of obtaining a recognized professional designation CPA would be an asset;
- Possess strong skills in analysis;
- Have marked communication skills;
- Bilingualism; ( Frequent communications with internal/external partners and/or clients/employees outside of Québec )
- Extensive knowledge of Excel, Access is an asset;
- Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail;
- Understanding and interpreting complex themes and issues;
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Electric car charging stations
- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Access to the GreenShield+ telemedicine platform, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and pharmacy services
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more!
RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Partner with the Merchandising team to analyze margins, markdowns, sales and inventory, and recommend actions to improve product profitability and achieve sales and margin targets. Develop financial budgets and initiatives, support demand and inventory planning, and monitor buying plans against category inventory strategies.
Requirements
A university degree in administration is required, with an accounting concentration considered an asset, along with three years of relevant financial analyst experience. A CPA designation or progress toward one is an asset; candidates should also have strong analytical and communication skills, bilingual ability, Excel expertise, and attention to detail.
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Margin Analysis
- Markdown Analysis
- Demand Planning
- Inventory Management
- Profitability Analysis
- Budgeting
- Financial Business Partnering
- Action Planning
- Buying Plans
- Sales Forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- On-Site Childcare Centre
- Cafeteria
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Fitness Centre
- Sports Activities
- Showers
- Employee Discounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Annual Bonuses
- Student Incentive Program
- Telemedicine
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Inclusive and Safe Working Environment
- Work-Life Balance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Retail
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Financial Analysis
- Merchandising
- Margin Analysis
- Markdowns
- Rate, Volume, And Mix
- Demand Planning
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Overstock
- Supply Planning
- Product Profitability
- Sales Targets
- Margin Targets
- Buying Plans
- Inventory Strategy
- Financial Budgets
- Financial Analyst
- CPA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Bilingualism
- Retail