Manager, FP&A

Requirements 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.

position FP&A Manager, Product Margin & Distribution Center

reports to FP&A Senior Director

location Shanghai, China

About This Team FP&A is responsible for planning and managing lululemon’s overall financial performance. We are an amazing team of passionate, active and dedicated leaders who are counted on as a key business partner in strategic and operational decisions. We provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the various operations within lululemon, working often in cross-functional teams on a variety of projects. You will be able to add value immediately, see the big picture, and develop a business and finance skill set that you can leverage in your future roles within the organization. We are a stand for high quality work, driving high quality results and living a high quality life.

Core Responsibilities Reporting to FP&A Senior Director, the FP&A manger supporting the planning cycle including strategic plan, annual operating plan and monthly rolling forecasting processes in addition to maintain an eye on key business drivers through detailed data analysis and delivering dashboards and commentary to business leaders

• Responsible for product margin planning and performance management for discount and markdown events impact
• Responsible for Distribution Center cost planning and management
• Act as key contact point for product margin and DC related budget and reporting with both local and global stakeholders
• Execute the rolling forecasting process and articulate business rationale
• Preparation of business review reports and deliverables, support with periodic analytics and commentary on product margin and DC performance to key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 10-12 years professional experience in business, finance or FP&A
• Experience with budgeting, planning and performance management
• Professional accounting designation ideal, and not required
• Experience with Hyperion, Smartview, Power BI is an asset
• Ability to build, analyze and interpret complex financial reports and projections in MS Excel

Must Haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Additional Notes Authorization to work in China 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. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program and equity offerings, 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

Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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)

workplace arrangement

In Person

In-person collaboration and office-based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days a week, depending on role requirements.