FP&A Analyst

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 an FP&A Analyst 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. The FP&A Analyst will report directly to the FP&A Manager and the challenge of this position is to be recognized as a strategic partner for value creation within the

• 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

• 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!

• 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

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.