Posted: June 25, 2026
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This Financial Analyst, FP&A – Gross Margin role at Arc'teryx in North Vancouver, BC, supports cross-functional business partners in optimizing operations and scaling for growth.
Key duties involve maintaining gross margin reporting, reviewing financial results, and supporting forecasting and financial analysis.
Top requirements include 3+ years of finance experience, a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and advanced analytical skills with tools like Power BI.
As a Financial Analyst, FP&A – Gross Margin, you will be instrumental in building out the Financial Planning & Analysis function at Arc'teryx. This role involves supporting various cross-functional business partners, with a particular emphasis on teams dedicated to optimizing gross margin and scaling for growth. Your work will enhance key performance indicator (KPI) and reporting visibility, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and other internal stakeholders to drive brand performance through insightful financial analysis and robust support, playing a pivotal role in improving the financial performance management of key profitability drivers.
The Gross Margin Financial Planning & Analysis team at Arc'teryx provides leadership with essential information to review past performance, understand business trends, and anticipate future financial position. Through meticulous review of historic financials, detailed variance analysis, and KPI tracking, the team advises leadership on critical investment decisions and strategies for performance improvement. Core activities include maintaining weekly and monthly margin reporting for key stakeholders using tools like Onestream, PowerBI, Oracle, and various data analysis tools. You will review month-end financial results, focusing on improving regional forecast accuracy, preparing comprehensive variance analysis, and delivering clear commentary on business performance. This includes supporting gross margin forecasting and reporting, covering FOB costs, freight, duties, fair trade, and owned-manufacturing costs, while partnering with Accounting and Amer/Group teams to investigate variances. Building strong working relationships with directors, cost owners, and functional teams is crucial, acting as a reliable and knowledgeable business partner for all planning and reporting needs. You will also assist Arc'teryx’s Canada-based manufacturing plant with cost variances, scenario analysis, and performance reporting, and support inventory forecasting and month-end analysis in partnership with the Global Planning team. Standardizing team deliverables for the Gross Margin FP&A team will enhance consistency and predictability for cross-functional partners, ensuring a high level of analytical rigour and clear communication in every deliverable.
The ideal candidate for this Financial Analyst position will possess at least three years of proven experience in a Finance, Accounting, or Financial Planning & Analysis role, demonstrating strong financial modelling and business partnership capabilities. A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or an equivalent qualification, is required, with a CPA, CMA, CA, CFA, or MBA being highly desirable. Exceptional attention to detail and advanced analytical skills are paramount, particularly with proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis tools like Power BI. You must be adept at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks effectively within tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with individuals across various departments, organizations, and even countries. The ability to coordinate and lead projects to successful completion is also a key attribute. Arc'teryx values proactive individuals who can identify the root cause of issues and develop innovative solutions, remaining highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity. Balancing autonomy with collaborative efforts, inspiring breakthrough thinking, and committing to continuous improvement are core to the Arc'teryx culture.
In this role, you could be working on building improved reporting and visibility for senior stakeholders related to gross margin and distribution & transport, collaborating with Directors and Senior Leadership to review and understand cost variances and other related KPIs. You will be a key stakeholder in decision analysis for strategic priorities, providing critical insights, particularly concerning costing and gross margin. Future work also includes building and maintaining financial models that drive the company’s long-term strategic plan and supporting the overall seasonal buy strategy from an inventory perspective, providing targets and guidelines to involved teams. Your passion for your work and for getting outside and living it aligns perfectly with the Arc'teryx brand.
