Finance Director

Targeted Talent; Richmond; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Director to provide comprehensive financial planning and analysis services. The Director will oversee a team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while driving business transformation and compliance activities. Successful candidates will possess a CPA designation and significant leadership experience in the retail or wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• Canadian CPA designation in good standing required.
• 5+ years of relevant senior leadership experience.
• Experience managing teams and providing financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, reporting, and risk management.
• Interpret financial reports and prepare business cases.
• Mentor team members and supervise employee performance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Tools

Financial software and 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 service targets.

Accountabilities

1. Meet the Retail Division’s financial and business requirements, aligning with client goals and strategic objectives.
2. Interpret and prepare financial reports and client strategic objectives according to deadlines, budgets, forecasts, variances, and KPIs.
3. Prepare business cases with cost-benefit analyses for projects, strategies, system enhancements, policy changes, and initiatives.
4. Lead the Finance Retail operations support team in functions such as inventory oversight and valuation, transaction audits, cash management, customer account management, and contract compliance.
5. Contribute to business transformation projects and collaborate with the CFO and other Finance Directors for continuous 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 and team building.
8. Supervise employee performance, including assessments, disciplinary actions, and recommendations for termination.
9. Work 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 recent, relevant senior leadership experience.
• 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 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 under pressure.
• Leadership skills to inspire, direct, and improve client service.