Finance Director

Targeted Talent; Mission; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Finance to provide expert guidance and lead financial planning and analysis for the Retail division. The role requires a strong background in finance, team management, and compliance, along with a Canadian CPA designation. This position offers a dynamic environment to enhance business transformation and drive strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of recent senior leadership experience.
• Experience in managing employees and providing financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Retail Group’s team of financial managers.
• Prepare financials and business cases with cost-benefit analysis.
• Oversee regulatory compliance activities related to liquor distribution.

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 and leads 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 analysis, for projects, strategies, system enhancements, policy changes, and initiatives.
4. Direct the Finance Retail operations support team in functions such as inventory oversight, transaction audit and processing, cash management, customer account management, and contract compliance.
5. Lead and contribute to business transformation projects and collaborate with the CFO and other Finance Directors.
6. Oversee regulatory compliance activities related to liquor distribution policies and regulations.
7. Mentor team members, ensuring their qualification and engagement through technical expertise, coaching, and team building.
8. Supervise employee performance, including assessments, disciplinary actions, and recommendations for termination.
9. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including IT and Corporate Loss Prevention.
10. Supervise up to 4 employees.
11. Perform additional duties as required by the CFO.

Education and Experience

• Canadian CPA designation, in good standing; foreign designations must be assessed for Canadian equivalency.
• At least 5 years of recent, related senior leadership experience.
• Experience in 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 employees and improve client service