Head of Business & Financial Planning

PeopleSource; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail innovation firm seeks a Head of Business and Financial Planning to lead financial strategies across its extensive network. This strategic role is crucial for enhancing profitability and guiding financial operations, attracting seasoned finance leaders to apply their expertise in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management in convenience retail or similar industries.
• Ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end retail business planning process.
• Monitor financial performance and provide strategic guidance.
• Produce management reports, KPIs, and performance insights.

Skills

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Qualification

Tools

Power BI

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Head of Business and Financial Planning

Location: Dublin 1

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Join a dynamic, privately owned Irish business at the forefront of retail innovation and mobility energy. With over 250 sites across the island this company continues to invest ambitiously in its retail network, technology, and digital transformation. As it continues to expand its footprint and capabilities, it seeks a commercially driven finance leader to shape and strengthen business and financial planning across its network.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end retail business planning process for a network of licensee-managed service stations.
• Monitor licensee financial performance and provide strategic guidance to improve profitability and compliance.
• Support negotiations and manage agreements with business partners, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and governance standards.
• Drive the evolution of financial reporting at site level, supporting software development and training initiatives.
• Coordinate due diligence and prepare financial appraisals for acquisitions and major investments.
• Produce regular management and Board-level reports, KPIs, and performance insights in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Business Analysis and Sales Support (BASS) team.
• Support tender evaluations and commercial reviews to drive business growth and efficiency.

Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a professional qualification is essential.
• Proven experience in financial management, ideally in convenience retail, food service, or forecourt operations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence commercial strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent financial reporting, budgeting, and presentation abilities.
• Experience with Power BI and financial systems preferred.
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities, with a proactive, hands-on approach.

This is a high-impact, strategic role offering the opportunity to shape commercial and financial success across a wide-reaching business network.

Remuneration

• Base salary up to c €140,000 plus bonus and benefits

Contact

• Rachel Tubridy on 086 662 9674 or email [e-mail]

PeopleSource is a finance and accounting recruitment firm based in Dublin. This role will not qualify for sponsorship. All candidates must have the right to work in Ireland on application. Due to the recent volume of applications received for similar level roles, unfortunately, only those most closely matching our client requirements will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Retail and Manufacturing

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