Sr. Business Analyst (Merchandise Financial Planning) (Hybrid)
Foot Locker · Toronto · CA$60,000–CA$70,000 (stated in the posting)
OverviewGreat brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.
As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.
Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.
Come change the game with us. Apply today!
This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in Toronto, Canada. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Sr. Business Analyst to support the Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) organization. This role is critical in delivering financial reporting, generating actionable insights, and streamlining tools and processes to drive efficiency across the business.
Foot Locker Corporate Office - Toronto
230 Barmac Drive
Toronto, Ontario M9L 2Z3
Canada
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence is not used for the process of screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Own and deliver recurring and ad hoc financial reporting (daily, weekly, and monthly) for the MFP organization
- Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and pricing performance; translate findings into clear, actionable insights
- Develop executive-ready summaries and reporting packages for leadership
- Build and maintain North America rollups and cross-banner summaries
Standardization & Templates
- Lead the development and standardization of reporting templates across banners, including:
- Ladders
- Daily sales reporting
- Weekly sales tracking
- Pricing strategies and analysis
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and usability across all reporting outputs
- Enhance and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and templates (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
Process Optimization
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in reporting processes to improve speed and accuracy
- Automate recurring deliverables to reduce manual effort and increase scalability
- Partner with Data & Analytics and IT to enhance reporting capabilities and tool effectiveness
Request Management & Execution
- Serve as a central point of contact for incoming reporting and analysis requests
- Prioritize and execute deliverables with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Take ownership of high-volume analytical workstreams, helping offload work from leadership and increasing team efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in allocation, inventory management, merchandise planning, or a related analytical role
- Advanced Excel skills required: Pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data modeling, large dataset management
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize data into clear, concise insights for executive audiences
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Key Attributes for Success
- Highly proactive and self-driven; operates effectively with minimal direction
- Ability to simplify complex analyses into actionable insights
- Strong focus on efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement
- Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Benefits
The annual base salary range is $60000 - $70000 CAD. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Own and deliver recurring and ad hoc financial reporting (daily, weekly, and monthly) for the MFP organization
- Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and pricing performance; translate findings into clear, actionable insights
- Develop executive-ready summaries and reporting packages for leadership
- Build and maintain North America rollups and cross-banner summaries
Standardization & Templates
- Lead the development and standardization of reporting templates across banners, including:
- Ladders
- Daily sales reporting
- Weekly sales tracking
- Pricing strategies and analysis
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and usability across all reporting outputs
- Enhance and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and templates (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
Process Optimization
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in reporting processes to improve speed and accuracy
- Automate recurring deliverables to reduce manual effort and increase scalability
- Partner with Data & Analytics and IT to enhance reporting capabilities and tool effectiveness
Request Management & Execution
- Serve as a central point of contact for incoming reporting and analysis requests
- Prioritize and execute deliverables with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Take ownership of high-volume analytical workstreams, helping offload work from leadership and increasing team efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in allocation, inventory management, merchandise planning, or a related analytical role
- Advanced Excel skills required: Pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data modeling, large dataset management
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize data into clear, concise insights for executive audiences
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Key Attributes for Success
- Highly proactive and self-driven; operates effectively with minimal direction
- Ability to simplify complex analyses into actionable insights
- Strong focus on efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement
- Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment