Groupe Dynamite Inc. Senior Financial Analyst, Gross Margin

Overview Groupe Dynamite Inc. (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.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary 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.

Main Responsibilities

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;

Monitor results continuously, provide insights into variances, and challenge business partners to ensure forecasts reflect the most up-to-date information;

Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle for gross margin at banner, class, and category levels, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial targets;

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.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance; relevant professional designation (CPA, CFA) a plus;

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a FP&A role in a fast-paced environment;

Strong knowledge of business fundamentals and financial acumen;

Ability to think strategically and strong skills to drive business initiatives end to end and deliver insights;

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment;

Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a demanding environment;

Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting the Company's policies and objectives;

Expert level proficiency in MS Excel;

Experience with an FP&A system a plus;

English/French proficiency.

Assets

Be able to make tough decisions;

Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency;

Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions;

Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration;

Present information in an effective and concise manner;

Be proactive and exceed expected results.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

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;

An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;

Exclusive private sample sales;

A flexible vacation policy;

And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise... No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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