Idea Global Internship Program: Financial Analyst Intern (Vancouver, Canada)

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.
Close date: March 17, 2024 at 11:59pm PST*
*Please note: This posting may be closed ahead of the listed close date dependent on the volume of applications received. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
IDEA Global Internship Program
Our IDEA Global Internship Program is a full-time, paid internship for select roles within our Store Support Centre (Head Office) roles. The 2024 program will run 12 weeks, from June 3 to August 23. Interns will receive support, coaching and mentorship, gain practical work experience, and develop new skills to expand their career possibilities.
We've designed a variety of exciting, fun and thoughtful sessions and experiences throughout the program. There will also be opportunities to connect, collaborate and build relationships with interns across the globe. All interns follow two tracks of learning: the in-depth learning and skillset relevant to their role and the broad breadth knowledge of our business operations. Our IDEA Global Internship Program curates a journey for each intern to discover where their passions lie and helps them lay out their career path.
Our Be Human Impact Agenda goal is to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in around the world by 2025. We are cultivating an environment and building systems that create and sustain inclusion, diversity, and equity.
about this team:
Financial Planning & Analysis (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
A day in the life
Reporting into the Director, Global Business, the Financial Analyst Intern is responsible for researching, analyzing and presenting a series of project-based FP&A deliverables. Scope of project work may include, but not limited to:

• Assist in transition of existing performance reporting to interactive PBI dashboards.
• Re-imagine and optimize dashboard reporting through Power BI.
• Partner with the BI (Business Intelligence) team and assist in UAT of BI enhancements.
• Assist in project management efforts on large scale, long-term projects through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in weekly/quarterly performance reporting, presentations and dashboards in MS Excel and Power BI.
• Assist with general business process documentation, analytics, and improvement (standard operating procedures (SOPs), optimize process flows).

The intern will have the opportunity to learn about the diverse roles and responsibilities available in FP&A at lululemon, including Retail Planning, Sales Forecasting, SG&A management, Store Development, Ecommerce, Product and Corporate FP&A functions. The intern will also have the opportunity to work directly with and present back to key business partners (Brand, Supply Chain, Digital, Product, Operations, etc).
nice to haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Engineering, Statistics, Data Analytics or a related field.
• MBA, CFA or CPA is an asset.
• Expert knowledge of Power BI is preferred - Building reports, writing DAX queries, experience with handling large data exports from BI sources to be manipulated and summarized in MS Excel and in PBI dashboards.
• Hyperion, Oracle EPM or large financial planning software knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills - Can present to functional teams and management.
• Can distill and summarize complicated information in a simple and concise way and present it clearly.
• Able to work with limited direction, can understand and link strategy to the underlying drivers of the business.
• Extremely organized, thorough and takes pride in quality; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from$55,300-$60,300 maximum 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, 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:
This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
Hybrid
In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.
NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.