- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
About SSENSE
SSENSE is a Montreal-based retailer bringing together established and emerging luxury brands across fashion and other product categories. Its work combines e-commerce, cultural content and a Montreal store, with roles spanning merchandising, technology, studio production, customer experience and corporate functions.
The Senior Financial Analyst partners with key business units to shape long-term growth and cost-optimization strategies, build forecasting models, and drive performance. The role leads financial modeling, KPI monitoring, data integrity, and executive analysis; it is a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid schedule of 2 days in the office.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve weekly and monthly financial planning, forecasting, and reporting models to support strategic decisions.
- Partner with department leaders to understand operational drivers, challenge assumptions, and deliver data-driven business cases.
- Define and monitor KPIs across business units to interpret trends, surface risks, and identify growth opportunities.
- Work with technology teams and data providers to ensure key decision-making data is accurate, automated, and timely.
- Lead cross-functional analytical projects for senior management using data mining, financial modeling, and professional presentations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related analytical field; CPA or CMA designation is an asset.
- Proven expertise in accurate budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and departmental financial stewardship.
- Ability to manage complex personal portfolios, prioritize workloads effectively, and consistently meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in French, both written and spoken.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to act as a trusted partner to department leaders, bridging finance and operations.
- Ability to analyze complex data, apply structured problem-solving, and draw clear, fact-based business conclusions.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to translate complex financial data into clear, concise, professional insights for senior leadership.
- Adaptability, drive, and accountability in a fast-paced, rapidly changing business environment.
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related analytical field; CPA or CMA designation is an asset.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Benefits
Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage; parental top-up program; generous employee discount on ssense.com; access to telemedicine and an employee and family assistance program; matching contributions to savings and retirement plans; gender affirmation coverage; opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and an innovative team. Hybrid work arrangement with 2 days in the office.
Culture
SSENSE’s job descriptions emphasize collaboration between commercial, creative and technical functions. Studio roles balance visual standards with production requirements, while technology and merchandising roles focus on the tools and processes supporting the retail operation.
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