Finance Director

Targeted Talent; Mission; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial planning and analysis for its Retail division. This pivotal role involves guiding a team of financial managers, overseeing compliance, and driving business transformation projects. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and extensive leadership experience in financial management, particularly in retail or wholesale environments. Join a dynamic team where your strategic insights and leadership will directly impact the company's success and client satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to shape financial strategies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in financial management.
• CPA designation required for this senior role.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for the Retail division.
• Mentor team members and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Leadership

Education

Canadian CPA

Tools

Financial Software

Job description

Job Description

The Director provides expert advice and guidance; and leads and directs 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 Finance department’s service targets.

Accountabilities

1. To meet the Retail Division’s financial and business requirements and for client goals and strategic objectives:
2. The routine interpretation and preparation of financials and client strategic objectives in accordance with deadlines, capital and operating budgets, forecasts, variances, and major initiatives with respect to KPIs.
3. The preparation of business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, for the development, evaluation, and recommendation of current and proposed projects, business strategies, system enhancements, policy changes, and other initiatives.
4. Directs the Finance Retail operations support team in functions that include: retail inventory oversight and valuation; sales and non-sales transaction audit and processing; cash floats, retail price variances, and container management; the management of customer account information; and contract management, compliance administrative processes, and period-end and year-end activities.
5. Leads and contributes to continual improvement through business transformation projects, and collaboration with the CFO and other Finance Directors.
6. Leads and directs regulatory compliance activities to enforce industry participant compliance with liquor distribution policies and regulations.
7. Mentors team members and ensures their qualification and engagement through technical expertise, coaching, relationship building, and team development.
8. Supervises subordinate employees' performance, including performance assessments, disciplinary actions up to suspension, and makes recommendations for employee termination to the General Manager.
9. Works directly with internal and external stakeholders, including key departments such as Information Technology (IT) and Corporate Loss Prevention (CLP).
10. Directly supervises up to 4 employees.
11. Performs other duties as required by the CFO.

Education and Experience

• Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA) and membership in good standing. If obtained outside Canada, confirmation of equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent, related experience in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in leading and managing employees, significant change initiatives, and providing financial advice, stewardship, and services.

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

Knowledge

• Accounting standards, principles, and practices (e.g., GAAP, IFRS)
• Strategic and operational planning, project management, change leadership
• Financial computer software, analysis, and reporting tools

Skills and Abilities

• Superior interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines within tight timelines while managing multiple priorities
• Leadership ability to inspire and provide strategic direction, and to continually improve client service