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. We are seeking a strategically-minded and highly motivated Financial Analyst to provide reliable, timely, and actionable financial insights to business leaders, guiding them in the decision-making process.

The primary focus of this role is to support Sales and Gross Margin accounting, planning, and analysis across our retail banners and channels. This position serves as a dedicated strategic partner to the business, leveraging accurate data provided by the Accounting team to drive reporting, budgeting, and forward-looking financial analysis.

Key responsibilities include margin forecasting, modeling cost-saving initiatives, conducting deep-dive variance analyses (Price/Volume/Mix), and partnering with Merchandising and Planning teams to optimize efficiency and profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Digital, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to develop sales and margin budgets, monthly forecasts, and actionable insights to drive profitability

- Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly gross margin analysis, including sales, cost of goods sold (COGS), markdowns, shrink, and freight impacts. Prepare variance analysis and provide commentary on key trends and drivers
- Conduct detailed variance analysis between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, identifying and quantifying key drivers such as price, mix, cost, and promotional impacts
- Track inventory-related adjustments,



including obsolescence, freight, and duty variances
- Prepare and present insights, key metric trends, quantified risks, and opportunities to management
- Conduct analysis and build business cases using financial and non-financial data; provide support for strategic initiatives including product launches, sourcing optimization, pricing strategy, and international expansion
- Collaborate with Merchandising and Planning teams to align margin expectations related to pricing, product mix, and promotional strategies
- Maintain and enhance gross margin reporting tools and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Vena, or similar), ensuring data integrity across financial and operational systems (ERP, BI, Planning tools)
- Develop financial models, analyses, and interpretations to support management decision-making
- Create and standardize margin bridge templates to clearly highlight drivers such as price, cost, mix, FX, freight, and markdowns
- Identify and implement process and tool improvements to increase reporting quality, reliability, and efficiency
- Perform other ad hoc analyses and duties as assigned. Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance; relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA) a plus
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting the Company’s policies and objectives
- Expert level proficiency in MS Excel
- English/French proficiency. Assets 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
- Exclusive private sample sales
- A versatile vacation policy
- GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. We are committed to employment equity.

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