Finance Operations Lead

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Short-term incentives

Benefits package

Employer-contributed pension

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is seeking a Finance Operations Lead in Saskatoon, SK. This hybrid role reports to the Vice President, Finance and focuses on strengthening how Finance operates, connecting priorities, and enabling informed decision-making across the function.

You will work with senior Finance leaders to elevate execution, enhance collaboration, and support FCL’s strategic priorities while coordinating executive reporting and governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience across FP&A, Accounting, Treasury or related areas.
• Bachelor of Commerce degree, preferably with a finance or accounting major.
• Professional finance designation (CPA, CFA or CBV) completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance operating rhythm with leadership forums, planning activities and quarterly reviews.
• Strengthen Finance management system with consistent routines, governance and reporting.
• Support evolving Finance performance reporting and KPI practices for visibility into performance.
• Coordinate executive, Board and Audit Committee reporting ensuring accuracy and alignment.
• Provide strategic analysis support to senior Finance leaders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Finance leadership

Governance

Reporting

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

CPA/CFA/CBV designation

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Finance Operations Lead on a permanent full-time basis within our Finance team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK.

Are you a finance professional who excels at bringing structure to complexity and helping teams execute with greater clarity and impact? As the Finance Operations Lead, you will play a key role in strengthening how Finance operates by connecting priorities, improving governance practices, and enabling effective decision-making across the function. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior Finance leaders to enhance collaboration, elevate execution, and support the delivery of FCL’s strategic priorities.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the Finance operating rhythm by coordinating key leadership forums, annual planning activities, quarterly business reviews and Finance-wide priorities to support effective decision-making, alignment, accountability and follow-through.
• Strengthen the Finance Management system by establishing consistent leadership routines, management practices and reporting expectations that improve communication, accountability and execution across Finance.
• Support the evolution of Finance performance reporting and key performance indicator practices to provide leaders with meaningful visibility into operational performance, progress against priorities, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the Vice President, Finance by providing visibility to strategic priorities and Finance initiatives , highlighting dependencies and risks requiring leadership attention and driving accountability for key actions and commitments.
• Coordinate Finance’s executive, Board and Audit Committee reporting activities, ensuring Finance materials are accurate, consistent, decision-ready, and aligned with enterprise messaging.
• Review and enhance the quality of key Finance deliverables and executive materials ensuring clear, consistent financial narratives, insights, and messaging across teams.
• Coordinate Finance engagement initiatives that strengthen leadership visibility, connection and alignment across the Finance organization.
• Support the Vice President Finance on strategic analysis, special projects, continuous improvement initiatives and emerging priorities as required.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, you'll work closely with Finance leadership, including AVPs, Directors, and senior leaders across Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Treasury, Risk, Audit, Financial Shared Services and other Finance functions. You'll serve as a central connection point across Finance, helping teams align priorities, improve execution, and deliver on shared objectives.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• Have 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, with exposure across areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Treasury, Finance Operations, or enterprise initiatives.
• Have a Bachelor of Commerce degree, preferably with a major in finance or Accounting.
• Hold a professional finance designation (CPA, CFA or CBV).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co‑operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.