27 oct
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Lululemon Athletica
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Xico
27 oct
Lululemon Athletica
Xico
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC) Description & Requirements lululemon is a integral athletic apparel company inspired by the power of movement and mindfulness. We create technical gear for yoga, training, and all types of active living while fostering a culture grounded in connection, personal growth, and well-being. This position is designed for a senior finance professional who operates with a high degree of autonomy, strong business judgment, and a proactive mindset. The role combines hands-on financial execution with process analysis and improvement. It requires someone who understands how finance supports the business, can identify inefficiencies and ownership gaps, andis capable of translatingobservations into practical, sustainable solutions. The ultimate objective is to leave behind well-structured, documented, and sustainable finance operations that enable the organization to function effectively once the temporary role concludes. Support Accounts Payable (Record to Pay) processes for Mexico, ensuring timely payments, accurate reconciliations, and resolution of operational issues.
- Execute key components of month-end close activities related to accounting and treasury, including accruals, reconciliations, and follow-up on variances.
- Perform bank reconciliations, proactively investigate discrepancies, and support accurate cash flow tracking.
- Review and validate vendor information to ensure compliance with local tax, legal, and documentation requirements.
- Prepare and support journal entries related to leases, AP, and treasury, applying sound accounting judgment and attention to detail.
- Attend SAT letters and assist on administrative tasks with local authorities. Process Improvement, Technology Enablement & Transition (Core Value of the Role)
- Analyse existing finance processes to identify inefficiencies, manual workarounds, recurring issues, and unclear ownership—particularly within legacy or transitional workflows.
- Propose and implement practical process improvements that balance global finance standards with local operational realities.
- Lead the design and implementation of a ServiceNow-based ticketing model for Finance, enabling structured intake, prioritization, and tracking of ad hoc business requests.
- Define ticket categories, service levels, ownership, and escalation paths, ensuring alignment with Finance and key business stakeholders.
- Use ServiceNow data and metrics (volume, aging, root causes) to identify trends and drive continuous operational improvements.
- Support the creation of localized finance documentation and guidelines that clarify roles and responsibilities across teams.
- Independently drive the transition of responsibilities to permanent teams through process documentation, knowledge transfer, and readiness validation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Global and Local finance teams to ensure alignment with internal controls, reporting standards, and operational expectations.
- Partner with business stakeholders to improve the way finance requests are submitted, tracked, and resolved through standardized intake mechanisms.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and operational insights to support decision-making during the transition period. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or treasury roles, preferably in a multinational or fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience improving or optimizing finance processes, including the use of systems or tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, month-end close, and treasury functions.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Coupa, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, reconciliations, and data analysis.
- Advanced English required (written and spoken).
- Highly proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating with limited supervision.
- Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate
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