Director, Transformation

pernodricard; Toronto; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. is seeking a Director of Digital Transformation within Finance to lead the Finance Transformation Office, driving governance, data analytics, and automation across the function.

Based in Toronto, this 14-month contract offers hybrid work with remote days and provides an opportunity to partner with HQ/global teams on major programs like LEAP and MDM, delivering measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong governance, analytics and data management skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across HQ and local offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Transformation Office roadmap and governance, delivering prioritized initiatives with measurable business value.
• Coordinate HQ/global programs (e.g., LEAP, MDM) and local readiness, ensuring alignment with finance objectives.

Job description

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we're more than a company - we're curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada's most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser's, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb's rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group's Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that's just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahlúa Liqueur, The Glenlivet Vodka, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson's, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball whiskey., and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, - making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word "convivialité," our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we're invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

Compensation, Contract & Work Model

The salary range for this role is $119,200.00 to $149,000.00 . During the interview process, we'll determine the appropriate starting salary by considering your skills, experience, and how your background aligns with the scope and responsibilities of the role, while also ensuring internal equity across the team.

• contract positions do not include health benefits or other additional monetary benefits.

This is an 14-month contract opportunity , with an anticipated end date of January 2 028 .

We offer a hybrid work model that combines flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration. Team members work from our office at 225 King Street West, Toronto a minimum of three days per week , with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. If you're not currently within commuting distance, we welcome applications from candidates who are open to relocating to the Toronto area for this opportunity.

Leadership Scope

Direct and indirect leadership across transformation, data governance, data analytics, automation, AI enablement, project governance, and transformation resources as assigned. The source role describes leadership across Transformation, Data Governance, Data Analytics, Automation and project resources, and positions the role within the Finance Transformation Office.

The Director, Digital Transformation, Finance leads the Finance Transformation Office and drives the execution of the transformation agenda across Finance and the broader business. The role provides structure, governance, and cross-functional coordination to ensure transformation initiatives are prioritized, delivered, adopted, and translated into measurable business value.

This role acts as a senior transformation partner, connecting Finance, Technology, Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, and global/HQ teams. It combines transformation governance, process improvement, data and analytics enablement, automation, AI adoption, change management, and operating model evolution to simplify ways of working and improve decision‑making.

The Director is also the local business lead for key HQ/global transformation programs, including LEAP , MDM , and other enterprise initiatives. This includes coordinating local readiness, business requirements, data and process alignment, stakeholder engagement, deployment support, and adoption.

How you will make an impact:

1. Transformation portfolio and governance
   Lead the Finance Transformation Office roadmap and ensure priorities are aligned to business value, organizational capacity, and strategic objectives.
   Maintain portfolio visibility across priorities, timelines, risks, dependencies, decisions, resourcing needs, and expected outcomes.
   Prepare clear executive updates, governance materials, decision points, and escalation summaries for leadership forums.
   Drive consistent portfolio discipline, including project status, RAG reporting, decision logs, risk management, and monthly transformation updates.

2. HQ/global transformation readiness
   Act as the local Finance Transformation lead for HQ/global programs such as LEAP , MDM , and other enterprise initiatives.
   Coordinate local readiness activities, including business