Director, Finance Canada (Hybrid)

Overview
Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in Toronto, Canada. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Foot Locker, Inc. is hiring a Finance Director to join our team! The Director of Finance serves as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the preparation of annual operating budgets and end-to-end forecasting process. This role partners with key leaders to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts while driving profitability through optimized gross margin and disciplined expense management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of annual operating budget
• Partner with divisional leaders (marketing, Ops, pricing, sales planning) and expense managers to support the building of area budgets, including detailed variance analysis and alignment with Corporate targets
• Own the end-to-end forecasting process, including development of weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial forecasts
• Provide senior leadership insights into financial results (vs prior year, vs forecast, vs annual operating plan) through well-supported financial analyses and reports on key productivity metrics; identify risks and opportunities
• Partner with key stakeholders to drive profitability, cost optimization, and sustainable growth
• Assist in developing “what-if” scenarios (best case, base case, worst case) to stress-test financial resilience against shifts in consumer behavior
• Monitor trends, competitive landscape, and retail industry benchmarks to provide proactive financial insights and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business is required
• MBA a plus
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance
• Prior experience in retail is highly desirable to understand inventory, margin, and high-volume operations
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Powerpoint)
• Ability to navigate PowerBI
• Partnership/collaboration skills, ability to build a network and utilize relationships
• Must be able to think both creatively and critically
• Must be initiative-taking and be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and people skills

At Foot Locker, We Value Innovation, Authenticity, And Integrity In All That We Do. To Uphold The Security And Fairness Of Our Hiring Process, We Ask That Candidates Refrain From Using AI Tools, Including ChatGPT, During Interviews And Assessments. To Ensure a Smooth And Secure Experience, Please Review The Following Guidelines

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $155000-175000 CAD. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups

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