Senior Analyst, Global Finance Shared Services

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

Global Finance Shared Services supports lululemon's global Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash operations. We partner across regions and functions to deliver reliable, efficient, and well-controlled finance services that support our employees, suppliers, and customers. By combining global process expertise with data, technology, and continuous improvement, the team simplifies how work gets done, strengthens operational performance and controls, and provides leaders with clear insights to support decision-making.

core responsibilities

The Senior Analyst, Global Finance Shared Services turns complex operational data and business requirements into trusted insights, clear recommendations, and scalable reporting solutions. Reporting to the Director, Global Finance Shared Services, this role owns and advances reporting and analytics across global Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash operations and serves as a key connection between finance stakeholders and technical partners.

• Own, develop, and continuously improve the Global Finance Shared Services reporting portfolio, including Power BI dashboards and recurring operational reporting.

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, map processes, and translate requirements into clear reporting, analytics, and automation solutions.

• Establish and monitor meaningful operational KPIs that provide visibility into service, productivity, quality, controls, and process performance.

• Validate, reconcile, and govern data from multiple sources to ensure reporting is accurate, complete, consistent, and trusted.

• Develop automated solutions using Power Automate and other available technologies to reduce manual reporting and improve the timeliness of information.

• Coordinate the testing, documentation, implementation, and adoption of new reports and enhancements, including supporting users and resolving reporting issues.

• Analyze global Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash data to identify trends, performance drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Translate analysis into clear recommendations, presentations, and data-driven stories that enable leaders to make informed decisions.

qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, financial or operational reporting, business analysis, or a related discipline.

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including data modelling, DAX, Power Query, report development, and visualization design.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated experience using SQL to extract, transform, and analyze data.

• Experience developing workflow or reporting automations using Microsoft Power Automate.

• Demonstrated ability to gather and clarify business requirements and translate them into practical analytical solutions and clear, actionable recommendations.

• Experience working with complex financial or operational datasets and performing data validation, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Experience with business-analysis practices, including process mapping, requirements documentation, solution design, and user-acceptance testing, is preferred.

• Experience with finance shared services, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, accounts payable, or accounts receivable data is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Coupa, Oracle, ServiceNow, or Infor Nexus is an asset.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $88,200 - $115,800 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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