Top Benefits
About the role
About MEC
At MEC, we believe the transformative power of the outdoors makes us better humans and drives us to do good for the planet. We are here to inspire and support everyone in getting active outside, matching people with gear and advice that instills confidence. We offer more than products; we offer passion for the outdoors. We play with purpose!
Our business model is dependent on impassioned and well-trained outdoor enthusiasts and as such we look for individuals who live our purpose and fit with MEC ethos and lifestyle. If you are that person, we’d love to connect with you. Join us!
Inclusivity at MEC
MEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive community of staffers. We’re proud to work with our people to create a diverse workplace, where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome of all applicants to join our diverse team. Tell us what you need during the hiring process, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
The Role
This Snr Manager, FP&A is responsible for driving MEC’s full-cycle corporate planning process, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and KPI performance management. Acting as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, this role builds scalable financial frameworks, delivers insights to support decision-making, and leads process automation to elevate MEC’s financial operations. With people leadership accountability, this role also develops and mentors a high-performing FP&A team while partnering cross-functionally to improve profitability and enable long-term business growth.
Location: This hybrid role requiring you to be in the office a minimum 2 days a week from MEC's HO in Vancouver.
As the Snr Manager, FP&A you'll:
Manage Full-Cycle Corporate Planning / FP&A Process
- Understand and support development of long-term business strategy and key operational /strategic decisions
- Oversee creation of annual budget through partnership with key business leaders, ensuring a scalable process with KPI and expense tracking at appropriate levels
- Oversee development of multi-year standalone financial forecasts with full P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
- Manage quarterly re-forecast process to communicate timely progress against business targets
Financial Operations / Reporting
- In partnership with Financial Reporting team, ensure delivery of accurate and timely reporting for internal leadership team, external stakeholders, and Board of Directors
- Hold departmental leaders accountable to their results and KPI’s through a best in class monthly reporting and review process
- Support business partners with the development of analytical tools to support decision making
- Highlight key trends and opportunities for product margin improvement including strategic inventory buys, markdowns and pricing, and product mix
- Partnering with the merch and label teams to create long term product sales and product margin modelling
Key Business Partner
- Develop value-added financial analysis for senior executives
- Ensure financial analysis and insights are provided to operational stakeholders on a timely basis
Process Improvement and Automation
- In conjunction with the BI team, create a scalable and process driven monthly process to report on the health of the business and provide real time operational updates to leadership on specific metrics
- Process improvements to analytical tools and internal reporting to increase automation of FP&A functions
- Build the infrastructure to further automate and manage KPI reporting on a go-forward basis
People Leadership
- Oversee the hiring, training and performance management of the FP&A staff including managing performance of direct reports.
- Assist with the development of strategic and tactical plans for the FP&A group.
What you bring:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- Strong data analytics & Excel skills
- Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and process improvement.
- Proven ability to interact, communicate effectively and collaborate with Executive leadership and all levels of staff
- Detailed knowledge of financial systems; Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Microsoft BI an asset
- Adaptable, strong business acumen and attention to detail
- Must be able to address multiple issues in a high paced and rapidly changing environment. Time management skills are critical.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The Compensation & Perks!
This is a permanent role with the anticipated salary range of $106,000 - 132,600 base + bonus. The exact salary will be dependent on the successful candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications and internal equity.
- Generous annual vacation allotment & Paid Care time (Wellness/sick)
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Staff Discount and amazing deals straight from vendors
- Top-notch benefit plan & Retirement plan with matched contributions
- Paid days to pursue outdoor activities and/or volunteer in your community
- Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
- Career development opportunities
Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. MEC reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
About MEC
MEC is Canada’s go-to place for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration. Combining high-quality apparel and equipment with expert advice and firsthand experience, MEC supports a wide range of activities including camping, snowsports, watersports, cycling, climbing, hiking, running and travel. Established in 1971, MEC has been a strong backer of community initiatives and has invested $44 million (and counting) into non-profit organizations that support outdoor recreation and conservation. For more information, visit www.mec.ca and follow @mec, or visit one of our stores nationwide.
We outfit our members for every outdoor adventure: from climbing, hiking and camping to snow sports, water sports, cycling and yoga. But we offer more than products: we peddle passion. Regardless of a member’s level of activity or experience, we love to share our expertise and enthusiasm to connect people with quality products that inspire active outdoor lifestyles.
If you want to know what it’s like working here, we also encourage each other to get moving. To get out the front door. Take the plunge. Try something new like riding in a Fondo, bouldering or paddle boarding. MEC is a place where ideas spark and a craving to play outside gets stoked.
MEC Community Social Media Agreement: http://bit.ly/39z0Eyl
Top Benefits
About the role
About MEC
At MEC, we believe the transformative power of the outdoors makes us better humans and drives us to do good for the planet. We are here to inspire and support everyone in getting active outside, matching people with gear and advice that instills confidence. We offer more than products; we offer passion for the outdoors. We play with purpose!
Our business model is dependent on impassioned and well-trained outdoor enthusiasts and as such we look for individuals who live our purpose and fit with MEC ethos and lifestyle. If you are that person, we’d love to connect with you. Join us!
Inclusivity at MEC
MEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive community of staffers. We’re proud to work with our people to create a diverse workplace, where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome of all applicants to join our diverse team. Tell us what you need during the hiring process, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
The Role
This Snr Manager, FP&A is responsible for driving MEC’s full-cycle corporate planning process, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and KPI performance management. Acting as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, this role builds scalable financial frameworks, delivers insights to support decision-making, and leads process automation to elevate MEC’s financial operations. With people leadership accountability, this role also develops and mentors a high-performing FP&A team while partnering cross-functionally to improve profitability and enable long-term business growth.
Location: This hybrid role requiring you to be in the office a minimum 2 days a week from MEC's HO in Vancouver.
As the Snr Manager, FP&A you'll:
Manage Full-Cycle Corporate Planning / FP&A Process
- Understand and support development of long-term business strategy and key operational /strategic decisions
- Oversee creation of annual budget through partnership with key business leaders, ensuring a scalable process with KPI and expense tracking at appropriate levels
- Oversee development of multi-year standalone financial forecasts with full P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
- Manage quarterly re-forecast process to communicate timely progress against business targets
Financial Operations / Reporting
- In partnership with Financial Reporting team, ensure delivery of accurate and timely reporting for internal leadership team, external stakeholders, and Board of Directors
- Hold departmental leaders accountable to their results and KPI’s through a best in class monthly reporting and review process
- Support business partners with the development of analytical tools to support decision making
- Highlight key trends and opportunities for product margin improvement including strategic inventory buys, markdowns and pricing, and product mix
- Partnering with the merch and label teams to create long term product sales and product margin modelling
Key Business Partner
- Develop value-added financial analysis for senior executives
- Ensure financial analysis and insights are provided to operational stakeholders on a timely basis
Process Improvement and Automation
- In conjunction with the BI team, create a scalable and process driven monthly process to report on the health of the business and provide real time operational updates to leadership on specific metrics
- Process improvements to analytical tools and internal reporting to increase automation of FP&A functions
- Build the infrastructure to further automate and manage KPI reporting on a go-forward basis
People Leadership
- Oversee the hiring, training and performance management of the FP&A staff including managing performance of direct reports.
- Assist with the development of strategic and tactical plans for the FP&A group.
What you bring:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- Strong data analytics & Excel skills
- Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and process improvement.
- Proven ability to interact, communicate effectively and collaborate with Executive leadership and all levels of staff
- Detailed knowledge of financial systems; Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Microsoft BI an asset
- Adaptable, strong business acumen and attention to detail
- Must be able to address multiple issues in a high paced and rapidly changing environment. Time management skills are critical.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The Compensation & Perks!
This is a permanent role with the anticipated salary range of $106,000 - 132,600 base + bonus. The exact salary will be dependent on the successful candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications and internal equity.
- Generous annual vacation allotment & Paid Care time (Wellness/sick)
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Staff Discount and amazing deals straight from vendors
- Top-notch benefit plan & Retirement plan with matched contributions
- Paid days to pursue outdoor activities and/or volunteer in your community
- Access to a learning platform and educational assistance support
- Career development opportunities
Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. MEC reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
About MEC
MEC is Canada’s go-to place for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration. Combining high-quality apparel and equipment with expert advice and firsthand experience, MEC supports a wide range of activities including camping, snowsports, watersports, cycling, climbing, hiking, running and travel. Established in 1971, MEC has been a strong backer of community initiatives and has invested $44 million (and counting) into non-profit organizations that support outdoor recreation and conservation. For more information, visit www.mec.ca and follow @mec, or visit one of our stores nationwide.
We outfit our members for every outdoor adventure: from climbing, hiking and camping to snow sports, water sports, cycling and yoga. But we offer more than products: we peddle passion. Regardless of a member’s level of activity or experience, we love to share our expertise and enthusiasm to connect people with quality products that inspire active outdoor lifestyles.
If you want to know what it’s like working here, we also encourage each other to get moving. To get out the front door. Take the plunge. Try something new like riding in a Fondo, bouldering or paddle boarding. MEC is a place where ideas spark and a craving to play outside gets stoked.
MEC Community Social Media Agreement: http://bit.ly/39z0Eyl