Finance Director

Targeted Talent; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations, reporting, and compliance within the Retail division. This strategic role involves managing a team of financial professionals, mentoring staff, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Ideal candidates will possess a CPA designation and significant leadership experience in finance, preferably in retail environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in finance.
• Experience managing employees and change initiatives.
• Candidates with retail or wholesale experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct financial planning, reporting, and risk management for the retail division.
• Mentor team members and supervise employee performance.
• Collaborate with CFO and internal stakeholders on business transformation projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Tools

Financial software and analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

The Director provides expert advice and guidance, leading and directing a comprehensive suite of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and risk management services to support the Retail division’s strategic objectives. The Director leads the Finance Retail Group’s team of financial managers and is accountable for achieving performance standards, including the department’s service targets.

Accountabilities

1. Meet the Retail Division’s financial and business requirements, client goals, and strategic objectives.
2. Interpret and prepare financials and client strategic objectives in accordance with deadlines, budgets, forecasts, variances, and KPIs.
3. Prepare business cases, including cost-benefit analyses, for current and proposed projects, strategies, system enhancements, policy changes, and initiatives.
4. Lead the Finance Retail operations support team in functions such as inventory oversight, transaction audit, cash management, account information management, and compliance activities.
5. Contribute to business transformation projects and collaborate with the CFO and other Finance Directors for continual improvement.
6. Oversee regulatory compliance activities related to liquor distribution policies and regulations.
7. Mentor team members, ensuring technical expertise, engagement, and team development.
8. Supervise employee performance, including assessments, disciplinary actions, and employee terminations in consultation with the General Manager.
9. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including IT and Loss Prevention departments.
10. Supervise up to 4 employees.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned by the CFO.

Education and Experience

• Canadian CPA designation in good standing; foreign credentials must be assessed for Canadian equivalency.
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience in finance.
• Experience managing employees, change initiatives, and providing financial advice.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in large retail or wholesale environments.

Knowledge

• Accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS)
• Strategic and operational planning, project management, change leadership
• Financial software and analysis tools

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Leadership skills to inspire and direct teams and improve client service