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The

Senior

Financial Analyst

plays an essential role in growing talent in our business through collaboration and support within FP&A; and our business partners. You know how to

be curious

about opportunities and how to

be real

with feedback and support. Lush is a true vertically integrated business including Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, Digital, and Admin streams. While all streams are linked, this role is primarily focused on the

Retail

teams. You will play a key role in all budgeting and forecasting workflows for these teams. Analysts play an essential role in developing and executing the company vision by supporting decision making, planning, and driving results. You will understand business operations, developing tools, metrics, and processes to provide information that drives action and improvements. You will ensure information is accurate, relevant, and actionable while being understood by a wide audience of stakeholders. This opportunity plays a key role in strengthening business partnership within Retail by working closely with the Finance Business Partner and Retail leadership team. While rooted in FP&A;, this role is embedded within Retail operations to support informed decision-making and drive financial performance. As a growing business, Lush needs people that can

adapt and evolve

to the needs of the business. You are a listener with a structured approach to planning but are also excited to drive discussion that leads to action. You have a passion for what you do and are ready to join a business dedicated not just to technical proficiency but to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, supporting sustainable communities, and giving back to grass roots organizations. Our Lush staff

live with purpose , finding their personal value connection with the values of our business,



bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. Reporting to the Retail Finance Business Partner, the

Senior Financial Analyst

undertakes the following

responsibilities: Responsibilities

Lead month-end variance analysis for Retail, providing insights on financial performance and key underlying drivers, changes against the plan, and upcoming opportunities and risks. Support quarterly shop forecasting and budget setting. Support Retail Finance business partner in meetings and elevate where needed. Provide support for any ad-hoc analysis projects, modelling, and presentation materials to support requests from the retail business. Translate complex data into compelling narratives, clearly communicating trends, insights, and actionable impacts to guide strategic decision‑making. Lead monthly financial reforecasting and annual budgeting processes, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans. Support the automation and enhancement of financial & reporting systems by partnering with the BI team to build dashboards. Streamline reporting process to meet needs of both external and internal users. Project work involvement where required to support ad hoc requests from retail business. Provide peer support, guidance, and development opportunities to team members. Proactively seek opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency of processes and deliverables.



You bring the following

qualifications: Qualifications

Required: 5+ years of related experience in FP&A.; 5+ years of well‑rounded finance experience, including a solid accounting background and an overarching understanding of P&L; dynamics. Experience working with the retail industry. Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, influencing them by communicating complex financial concepts in a way that they can easily comprehend. Extensive prior experience with P&L; management, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Works well autonomously and within a team and has a high level of accountability. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong leadership attributes and ability to mentor and coach other members of the FP&A; team. Ability to work hard and calmly under pressure to achieve deadlines, and the flexibility and dedication to support a diverse retail client group. Proactive approach and initiative. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, and/or related field. CPA/MBA Preferred. Experience working with BI Tools like Power BI. Job Type: 15‑Month Contract Role. Full Time. Hybrid position. 2‑3 days on‑site is required. Job Location: The successful candidate must be located in or around Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON. Base Salary Range: $85,000 CAD – $95,000 CAD. This range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate's location. It is based on base salary and does not include additional bonus program and total rewards eligibility. We celebrate the uniqueness of our staff and are committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst - Retail (15-Month Contract) (Vancouver)
🏢 Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America
📍 Vancouver