Finance - Intern, Business Finance

THE BUSINESS

We are Everyday Luxury™.

It's what we do and how we do it — together.

It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.

It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.

It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong.

It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.

It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity.

With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us.  

THE TEAM

The mission of the Business Finance Department is to maximize Aritzia’s financial performance with an entrepreneurial mindset.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique opportunity to join the Business Finance Department, where you will be part of the team responsible for producing insightful financial analysis to optimize Aritzia’s financial assets and business decisions. As an Intern in Business Finance, you will contribute to Aritzia’s future growth by supporting the development of strategic financial insights and solutions to support the growing business. As one of our business support functions, this is a special opportunity to develop subject matter expertise in a core business area as you grow your financial analysis skills. Our goal is that you will come out of your internship inspired, with meaningful experience and an enhanced skill set you can carry forward into your bright future.

THE ROLE

As an Intern in Business Finance, you will support with:

• Forecasting sales and/or business expenses in the short and long term, simultaneously analyzing and explaining key drivers of future growth
• Understanding and analyzing business results including the internal (business-driven) and external (macroeconomic) drivers for P&L line items
• Supporting our business partners with financial analysis, insights, and go-forward recommendations on sales events, special projects, and business initiatives
• Identifying opportunities for smart spend management through informed and fact-based business decisions
• Providing our business partners and Aritzia Leadership Team with timely and accurate reporting on performance results, calling out key highlights, risks, and opportunities

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Intern, Business Finance has/is:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, with a preferred graduation date of April 2027 to April 2028
  • Preferably pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business
• Passion for Aritzia and the fashion industry
• Skills and experience with Excel are an asset
• A logical, organized approach with an appreciation for structure and details
• A problem solver who thinks critically to develop insightful solutions
• Work experience in Aritzia Boutiques, Concierge, or Distribution Centres is highly valued

THE DEPARTMENT

Gain firsthand exposure to how a leading retail business is managed from a financial perspective. Develop a strong understanding of the key drivers, metrics, and insights that inform strategic decision-making, while building analytical, financial planning, and business partnering skills. Learn how Finance helps maximize growth and drive smart business decisions across the organization.

Develop your financial and business acumen

• Build an understanding of the key financial drivers, KPIs, and performance metrics that shape business decisions
• Analyze operational reporting and identify opportunities to enhance reporting capabilities across the business
• Support improvements to forecasting, planning, and financial models to drive greater accuracy and efficiency
• Gain exposure to financial planning processes and how business performance is measured and evaluated

Partner across the business to drive informed decision-making

• Collaborate with teams across the organization to gain broad business exposure and perspective
• Support financial analysis that translates data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Participate in cross-functional forecasting, budgeting, and planning discussions
• Help evaluate business opportunities, identify trends, and uncover insights that support strategic priorities
• Develop skills in financial analysis, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and business partnering

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

THE LOGISTICS

• Internship Dates: May 10 – July 30, 2027 (12 weeks)
• Location: Vancouver, BC
  • Successful candidates must be able to work at the primary work location and self-relocate if necessary
• Application Deadline: September 27, 2026
• Application Process:  
  • Apply online – be sure to have your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript ready
  • Apply to one position only – interested in more than one? You’ll have an opportunity to note other areas of interest in your application.
  • Applicants moving onto the next stage will be contacted by October

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. 

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.