Senior Manager, EMEA Finance (FTC)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure lululemon meets financial compliance requirements across 11 European countries, including timely and accurate financial reporting, corporate tax submissions, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for EMEA by working collaboratively with our Vancouver-based Center of Excellence.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of 5 accountants and shared services professionals, supporting their growth and development.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers, including local auditors and tax consultants.
• Champion operational excellence by ensuring global shared services deliver outstanding support to EMEA stakeholders.
• Proactively manage financial risks and embed region-specific compliance considerations into global processes.
• Design and implement scalable, automated, and efficient financial processes for new markets, business initiatives, and sales channels.
• Contribute to various ad hoc financial and strategic initiatives as directed by the VP,Corporate Controller.

Qualification & Requirements

Qualifications, Skills & Experiences

• Experience at a Big4 accounting firm preferred; retail or consumer industry experience is an asset.
• Proven success working across multiple European jurisdictions in a multinational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams across functions and geographies.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Qualified Accountant(ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with USGAAP is an asset.
• Experience with Oracle EBS, Coupa, and EPM systems is a plus.

Must Haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility.
• 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.

Benefits

Investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. With extended health plans, paid time off, savings plans, employee discounts, fitness classes, and more, our benefits support our values and recognize our teams for their performance and dedication.