Job Description
Location: Vancouver, BC only.
The Intermediate Financial Analyst - Corporate plays an essential role in growing talent within our business through collaboration and support within FP&A and with our business partners. You know how to be curious about opportunities and how to be real with feedback and support.
Analysts at Lush play an essential role in developing and executing the company's vision by supporting decision-making, planning, and driving results. In this role, you will understand business operations, develop 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.
You will be comfortable regularly interacting with all levels of staff and providing them with insightful, forward-looking reporting and analysis. Lush is a true vertically integrated business, encompassing Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, Digital, and Administrative streams. While all streams are linked, this role is primarily focused on the Corporate teams. You will play a key role in all budgeting and forecasting workflows for these teams.
As a growing business, Lush needs people who can adapt and evolve to the needs of the business. You are a listener with a structured approach to planning, but you are also excited to drive discussions that lead 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 grassroots 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. #mylushlife
Reporting to the Corporate FP&A Manager, the Intermediate Financial Analyst - Corporate undertakes the following RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial business partner, providing quality, relevant, and timely financial support to the organization.
Be a storyteller, turning data into easily understood trends and impacts that the business can act on.
Perform month-end variance analysis and operational reviews, providing insights on financial performance and key underlying drivers, changes against the plan, and upcoming opportunities and risks.
Responsible for monthly financial reforecasting and annual budgeting processes on both Income Statement & Balance Sheet, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.
Review metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to find actionable opportunities for stakeholders and educate the business on how those metrics drive financial improvements.
Support the development and improvement of centralized tools and dashboards for business users to clearly understand their performance and opportunities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver decision support, impact assessments, and return on investment (ROI) analyses for evaluating projects and strategic initiatives.
Improve finance knowledge across the business by effectively communicating financial concepts that can be easily understood by all stakeholders.
Proactively seek opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes and deliverables.
Provide support for any ad-hoc analysis projects, modelling, and presentation materials as required.
You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
2-3 years of progressive FP&A experience.
Must currently reside in Vancouver, BC
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Proven analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills, with an in-depth knowledge of financial statements and drivers that impact them.
Understanding of basic Accounting principles
A proven, collaborative, and inclusive approach to business support.
High level of proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel.
Proactive approach and initiative.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work calmly under pressure to achieve deadlines.
Self-motivated and results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
Excitement and commitment to learn, understand, and relate to Lush's core brand values.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX (or other ERP) and/or Adaptive forecasting software is considered an asset.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Admin, or related field is considered an asset.
Experience in dashboarding, analysis and visualizations through Power BI.
Experience in vertically integrated operations.
Formal education or relevant experience in project management.
Accounting designation preferred.
Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
#LI-IS1
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent role.
Job Location: Successful candidate must be located in or around the Vancouver, BC area.
Hybrid Schedule: Must be able to go into the office 2 days/week.
Please note that this role may include travel. Please confirm if you are able to travel in Canada/US/UK.
Recruitment Process Overview:
Best of luck on your job search, and don't forget to follow us to learn more!
We Are Lush
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Find our Personal Privacy Policy details here.
Lush Cosmetics North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island. As a business headquartered in Canada, our largest facilities are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, as well as here on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat, and now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action #92. We recognize that our facilities, along with our settler and newcomer staff are guests on this land and as we act to repair past harm, we do it together in ally ship with Indigenous People everywhere, including staff, customers and with leadership from organizations and communities we work with.
The Intermediate Financial Analyst - Corporate plays an essential role in growing talent within our business through collaboration and support within FP&A and with our business partners. You know how to be curious about opportunities and how to be real with feedback and support.
Analysts at Lush play an essential role in developing and executing the company's vision by supporting decision-making, planning, and driving results. In this role, you will understand business operations, develop 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.
You will be comfortable regularly interacting with all levels of staff and providing them with insightful, forward-looking reporting and analysis. Lush is a true vertically integrated business, encompassing Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, Digital, and Administrative streams. While all streams are linked, this role is primarily focused on the Corporate teams. You will play a key role in all budgeting and forecasting workflows for these teams.
As a growing business, Lush needs people who can adapt and evolve to the needs of the business. You are a listener with a structured approach to planning, but you are also excited to drive discussions that lead 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 grassroots 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. #mylushlife
Reporting to the Corporate FP&A Manager, the Intermediate Financial Analyst - Corporate undertakes the following RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial business partner, providing quality, relevant, and timely financial support to the organization.
Be a storyteller, turning data into easily understood trends and impacts that the business can act on.
Perform month-end variance analysis and operational reviews, providing insights on financial performance and key underlying drivers, changes against the plan, and upcoming opportunities and risks.
Responsible for monthly financial reforecasting and annual budgeting processes on both Income Statement & Balance Sheet, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.
Review metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to find actionable opportunities for stakeholders and educate the business on how those metrics drive financial improvements.
Support the development and improvement of centralized tools and dashboards for business users to clearly understand their performance and opportunities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver decision support, impact assessments, and return on investment (ROI) analyses for evaluating projects and strategic initiatives.
Improve finance knowledge across the business by effectively communicating financial concepts that can be easily understood by all stakeholders.
Proactively seek opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes and deliverables.
Provide support for any ad-hoc analysis projects, modelling, and presentation materials as required.
You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
2-3 years of progressive FP&A experience.
Must currently reside in Vancouver, BC
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Proven analytical, modelling, and problem-solving skills, with an in-depth knowledge of financial statements and drivers that impact them.
Understanding of basic Accounting principles
A proven, collaborative, and inclusive approach to business support.
High level of proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel.
Proactive approach and initiative.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work calmly under pressure to achieve deadlines.
Self-motivated and results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
Excitement and commitment to learn, understand, and relate to Lush's core brand values.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX (or other ERP) and/or Adaptive forecasting software is considered an asset.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Admin, or related field is considered an asset.
Experience in dashboarding, analysis and visualizations through Power BI.
Experience in vertically integrated operations.
Formal education or relevant experience in project management.
Accounting designation preferred.
Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
#LI-IS1
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent role.
Job Location: Successful candidate must be located in or around the Vancouver, BC area.
Hybrid Schedule: Must be able to go into the office 2 days/week.
Please note that this role may include travel. Please confirm if you are able to travel in Canada/US/UK.
Recruitment Process Overview:
Best of luck on your job search, and don't forget to follow us to learn more!
We Are Lush
YouTube
Find our Personal Privacy Policy details here.
Lush Cosmetics North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island. As a business headquartered in Canada, our largest facilities are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, as well as here on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat, and now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action #92. We recognize that our facilities, along with our settler and newcomer staff are guests on this land and as we act to repair past harm, we do it together in ally ship with Indigenous People everywhere, including staff, customers and with leadership from organizations and communities we work with.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Intermediate Financial Analyst - Corporate position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in British Columbia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
