Finance Director

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

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Director to oversee financial planning and analysis within its Retail division. The role involves leading a team of financial managers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring staff to achieve strategic goals. The ideal candidate is a Canadian CPA with significant leadership experience in finance, particularly within retail or wholesale sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience in finance.
• Experience in large retail or wholesale environments preferred.
• Managing teams and providing financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Directing financial planning and analysis for the Retail division.
• Mentoring team members and supervising up to 4 employees.
• Working on business transformation projects with CFO.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Canadian CPA designation

Tools

Financial software

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 strategic objectives in accordance with deadlines, budgets, forecasts, variances, and major initiatives related to KPIs.
3. Prepare business cases, including cost-benefit analyses, for projects, strategies, system enhancements, policy changes, and initiatives.
4. Direct the Finance Retail operations support team in functions such as inventory oversight and valuation, 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 to ensure technical expertise, engagement, and team cohesion.
8. Supervise employee performance, conduct assessments, issue sanctions, and recommend 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 other duties as required 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 finance.
• Experience managing teams, 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 guide employees and improve client service