Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is
re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our
engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically
free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel
brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the
apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores,
Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and
Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class
customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. Come
join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!
Knix is a direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing
intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged
community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free.
Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada and are
globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space.
We are looking for a Senior Analyst, FP&A with an analytical, collaborative and
business-oriented profile. The position is responsible for the analysis and
control of the financial performance of the Knix Business (P&L, Working Capital
and Cash Flow). Your activities include analysis of revenue, costs, expenses and
margins by product family and sales channel, including explanation of deviations
between plan and actuals. In this role, you will be responsible for devising and
executing financial controls and being able to link accounting with business
strategies.
You will also be expected to ensure that financial systems and procedures are in
line with prescribed BU corporate policies and guidelines.
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The Opportunity
- Perform financial analysis as a business partner, focusing on revenue and
developing channels.
- Serve as business partner for the functional leaders and put forward
suggestions to improve functional area processes
- Participate in the creation of Budgets and Forecasts for the business unit
- Work with the business to identify/validate key business assumptions and
incorporate them into the monthly forecasts, annual budget, and outlook
- Contribute to monthly BU consolidation (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and
consolidation of long-term financial plans
- Project and scenario evaluation
- Monitor and follow up on the performance and deviations of the respective
business
- Carry out analysis of the cost centers of the Business
- Contribute to defining guidelines, instructions and reporting content in line
with Corporate Finance
- Prepare and provide information to the BU leadership team on all operational
financial aspects
About You
- You love to understand how a business operates and how that relates to its
financial performance
- You have a strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency and the ability to
connect the dots
- You have an insatiable curiosity and want to chase down the underlying
drivers of larger company trends
- You’re a motivated individual who loves to problem solve and challenge the
status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions to process
improvements
- Being organized is in your DNA! You have a great system to keep yourself and
your files organized.
- You always make sure you have back-up documentation in everything you do
- Above all, you’re proactive, positive and inspired by Knix and our mission!
Qualifications
- A university degree (B.A.) with a commerce/business administration focus or
equivalent in work experience is required
- 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in a finance role, with a focus on
budgeting and planning
- Prior experience working in a Retail or direct-to-consumer business is
strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information to
non-technical business partners, including senior management
- Strong knowledge in consolidation and reporting systems General Accounting
knowledge (corporate and managerial)
- General Financial Knowledge (P&L, Cash Flow, Working Capital)
- Proficiency in Excel and construction of executive presentations Expert-level
working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications
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How we Hire
Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong
belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature.
Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and
equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we
meet with. Knix is an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and
their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive
teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can
better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing
reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are
a person with a disability and require assistance during the application
process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work
environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
How we Hire
Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong
belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature.
Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and
equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we
meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and
their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive
teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can
better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing
reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are
a person with a disability and require assistance during the application
process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work
environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
