Finance Director

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director to provide expert financial planning and guidance within their Retail division. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of financial managers and lead various financial operations while ensuring compliance and performance standards are met. This role demands strong leadership, analytical capabilities, and a solid background in finance, particularly in a retail environment, to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Canadian CPA designation in good standing required.
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in finance-related roles.
• Experience in large retail or wholesale environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Finance Retail Group’s team and ensure performance standards.
• Prepare financial reports and business cases for strategic objectives.
• Lead business transformation projects and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Canadian CPA designation

5+ years of senior leadership experience

Tools

Financial software

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

The Director provides expert advice and guidance, leading a comprehensive suite of financial planning, analysis, reporting, and risk management services to support the Retail division’s strategic objectives. The Director oversees 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, aligning with client goals and strategic objectives.
2. Interpret and prepare financials and client strategic objectives in accordance with deadlines, budgets, forecasts, variances, and KPI’s.
3. Prepare business cases, including cost-benefit analyses, for current and proposed projects, strategies, system enhancements, policy changes, and initiatives.
4. Direct the Finance Retail operations support team in functions such as retail inventory oversight, inventory valuation, transaction audit and processing, cash management, retail price variances, customer account management, contract management, compliance, and period-end activities.
5. Lead and 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 their technical expertise, engagement, and development through coaching, relationship building, and team initiatives.
8. Supervise subordinate employees’ performance, conduct assessments, issue disciplinary sanctions, and recommend employee terminations to the General Manager.
9. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including IT and Corporate Loss Prevention departments.
10. Supervise up to 4 employees directly.
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 related roles.
• Experience managing teams, change initiatives, and providing financial advice and stewardship.

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 reporting 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