Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A at Article — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionHi there, we’re Article. Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) , you'll help drive better business decisions through forecasting, planning, financial analysis, and cross-functional partnership across the organization. Why We Need You As Article continues to grow, so does the complexity of our business, creating new opportunities for FP&A to partner across the organization. We're looking to add a Senior Financial Analyst to take ownership of SG&A forecasting and support a growing portfolio of FP&A work. This role will partner with teams across Marketing, Creative, Advertising, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, and other business functions while helping improve how we plan, forecast, and make decisions. This role might stand out to you if you’re someone looking to expand beyond traditional FP&A responsibilities. Alongside ownership of SG&A forecasting and headcount planning, you will have opportunities to on support margin analysis, inventory planning, supply chain initiatives, and other projects. Why Article? As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company redefining the furniture industry. About the FP&A Team You'll report directly to the Manager, FP&A and join a lean team of five. Each team member has their core ownership areas, but we operate using agile principles and two-week sprints. This provides opportunities to contribute to business priorities across the organization. It's a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to raise their hands for new challenges and to broaden their experience. We work closely with senior leaders across Article and have the opportunity to see ideas move quickly from recommendation to action. We are a hybrid team - you'll be in the office 3 days per week. What You’ll Do Budgeting & Forecasting Own SG&A forecasting and support the development of departmental budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts Own variable and fixed headcount forecasting and partner with leaders across the business on workforce planning Lead budget and forecast review meetings with stakeholders and support forecasting accuracy through ongoing analysis of monthly results Develop expertise in margin forecasting while partnering closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, and other business teams Support sales channel forecasting, balance sheet forecasting, inventory planning, and cash management activities Build strong partnerships with Functions across Article, acting as a trusted resource for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance insights Play a key role in the development and execution of strategic financial plans and cross-functional business initiatives Generate reporting and analytical deep dives that provide stakeholders with meaningful insights and clear recommendations for action Conduct thoughtful financial modelling and ad hoc analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, growth, productivity, and sustainability Maintain and continuously improve financial models, dashboards, reporting, and forecasting processes with a continuous improvement mindset Who You Are Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field 3-5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or a related field Experience supporting business partners through budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Professional accounting designation (CPA) completed or in progress is highly preferred Experience in retail, eCommerce, or consumer products is an asset Experience supporting headcount planning and workforce forecasting Experience with inventory, margin, or balance sheet forecasting Interest in pursuing ongoing CPA development and professional growth Strong financial modelling and analytical skills Ability to translate analysis into clear business recommendations and actionable insights Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting principles Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Power Pivot, arrays, lookups, index functions, and related tools Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions Legally able to work in Canada Completion of a criminal background check Perks & Benefits Wealth: The salary range is $95,000 to $108,000 Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple Life: 15 days of vacation* 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day) 6 well-being (sick) days Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks Total Health: Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being TELUS Health App Mental Health Assistance/Counseling Virtual medical appointments Office Space: The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders) Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room Standup desks can be requested too Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome Getting here: Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders) Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations Extra: 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family) *Prorated