Director of Finance Jasper Alberta Operations

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a Director of Finance for its Jasper, Alberta operations. This role involves leading financial planning and analysis, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and providing financial insights to enhance operational performance. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and considerable experience in operations finance. The position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Dynamic entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in operations finance and cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or plant operations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end operational analysis.
• Design and maintain reporting frameworks.
• Oversee forecasting and budgeting for operations.

Skills

Operations finance

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Director of Finance, Jasper Alberta Operations

Confidential
Jasper, Alberta | Full-time | Salary: $100,000–$170,000 per year

We are a leading Canadian retailer and consumer packaged goods company with a diversified portfolio across multiple sectors, including retail, manufacturing, and investment activities. We are building a future-focused company powered by purpose, performance, and people, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a national footprint. This role leads financial planning and analysis across operational functions to drive performance insights, forecasting, and budgeting aligned with corporate financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end operational analysis, delivering timely variance analysis across plant operations, procurement, and logistics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Design and maintain reporting frameworks to provide visibility into operational KPIs, productivity metrics, and cost drivers.
• Oversee forecasting and budgeting for operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and operational realities.
• Monitor capital expenditures against budget, evaluate ROI, and ensure financial discipline in investment decisions (CapEx).
• Partner with operations leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations to improve performance and cost efficiency.
• Maintain robust financial controls and cost accounting practices, with continuous optimization.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in operations finance and cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing or plant operations, procurement, and logistics.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and growth.