Finance Director

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

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Director to oversee financial planning and team leadership. This role involves guiding financial managers, ensuring compliance, and driving business improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Canadian CPA designation and have extensive experience in a senior leadership role within retail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in large retail or wholesale environments preferred.
• CPA designation in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, reporting, and risk management.
• Direct the support team in retail inventory oversight and compliance.
• Mentor team members and supervise employee performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Leadership qualities

Strategic thinking

Client service orientation

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Tools

Financial software and analysis 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 responsible for achieving performance standards, including the department’s service targets.

Accountabilities

1. Meeting financial and business requirements: Interpret and prepare financials and client strategic objectives in accordance with deadlines, budgets, forecasts, variances, and major initiatives related to KPIs.
2. Business case development: Prepare business cases, including cost-benefit analyses, for evaluating and recommending projects, strategies, system enhancements, policy changes, and initiatives.
3. Operational support: Direct the support team in functions such as retail inventory oversight, transaction audit, cash management, contract management, compliance, and period-end activities.
4. Business improvement: Lead and contribute to transformation projects, collaborating with the CFO and other Directors.
5. Regulatory compliance: Lead activities to ensure adherence to liquor distribution policies and regulations.
6. Team leadership and mentorship: Mentor team members, foster engagement, and ensure technical and professional development.
7. Performance management: Supervise employee performance, conduct assessments, and handle disciplinary actions, including making recommendations for termination.
8. Stakeholder collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders, including IT and Loss Prevention departments.
9. Supervision: Directly supervise up to 4 employees.
10. Additional duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the CFO.

Education and Experience

• Canadian CPA designation in good standing; foreign designations must be assessed for Canadian equivalency.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role, managing teams and change initiatives, providing financial advice and stewardship.
• Experience in large retail or wholesale environments is preferred.

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 qualities, strategic thinking, and client service orientation