Lululemon

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.

about this team

Reporting to the Senior Manager, P&C Planning & Portfolio Management, this role plays a key role in enabling P&C’s strategic planning and portfolio delivery through budget planning and tracking as well as resource and capacity planning, ensuring alignment with business priorities and financial targets. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly collaborative and brings strong analytical mindset to drive data-informed decisions. 

core responsibilities

Budget Planning & Tracking

• Partner with Finance and business leads to develop, monitor, and manage annual budgets across the P&C global function. 
• Work with FP&A to track actuals vs. forecast, identify variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Support quarterly and annual financial planning cycles, tracking financial timelines and working with cross-functional teams across the portfolio to gather inputs. 
• Work with FP&A to prepare budget reports and dashboards for leadership review.

Resource & Capacity Planning 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current and future resource needs.
• Maintain and optimize resource plans and capacity planning models to support workforce strategy.
• Analyze utilization trends, conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results against budget, forecast, or prior periods and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency.
• Support scenario planning and workforce modeling to inform strategic decisions.

Operational Support & Reporting

• Develop and maintain P&C operational metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and value realization.
• Create and automate reporting tools to streamline data analysis and decision-making.
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives led by the Senior Manager.

qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in operations, financial planning or business analysis.
• Experience with budgeting tools and workforce planning systems is an asset.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. 
• General understanding of P&C functional areas, operating models, and workforce planning principles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and data visualization or dashboard tools (e.g. PowerBI, ServiceNow), building models and dashboards to support strategic decision making. 
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills, including materials development for stakeholder / executive audiences. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for solving complex problems with data and driving operational effectiveness and efficiency. 

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself 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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from CAD $66,000 – $86,600 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 and, 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

Hybrid 

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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