The Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal is responsible for the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting that support all Store Design & Renewal teams including Store Design, Concept Renewal, Fixture Procurement, Point-of-Purchase (POP) Line Review, and In-store Marketing initiatives. This role partners closely with these teams to ensure accurate financial tracking, disciplined spend management, and transparent reporting across operating budgets.
Key Responsibilities Support annual budgeting for Store Design & Renewal, including operating budget, Marketing Budget Cost Report, and Merch & Owned Brands budgets
Support reforecasting activities throughout the year by analyzing actuals, identifying variances, and updating forecasts
Manage year/month-end financial processes, including preparation and validation of accruals
Perform variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actuals; articulate drivers, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and reporting standards
Produce and maintain regular spend reports for leadership, providing visibility into YTD spend and forecasted outlook
Develop project-level financial tracking, monitoring budgets, commitments, invoices, and forecasts
Prepare marketing budget cost reports, tracking in-store marketing and POP spend




Track and report on volume rebates related to POP to ensure accurate accrual, recovery, and reconciliation
Identify cost trends, efficiencies, and savings opportunities
Manage credits to Dealers related to Store Design & Renewal
Support business cases, investment requests, and scenario analysis for current initiatives
Contribute to standardization and automation of financial reporting
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
3–6 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A;, or business finance
CPA designation (or in progress)
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
Experience with project-based financial tracking and multi-stakeholder environments
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems, reporting tools, or Power BI is an asset
Highly detail-oriented with strong financial discipline
Proactive, analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
Clear communicator with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance partners
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field; 3–6 years of FP&A; or financial analysis experience; CPA designation or in progress; advanced Excel skills; strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis

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📌 Financial Analyst, Store Design & Renewal (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Tire
📍 Ontario