Manager, Commercial Finance

Appletreeatl; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand seeks a Manager, Commercial Finance Canada to act as the finance partner for the Canadian commercial business, guiding forecasting, performance management, and decision‑making across sales, pricing, customer programs, and operations. You will work with Sales, Operations Finance, Supply Chain, and leadership to drive profitable growth and actionable insights.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, scenario analysis, and executive‑level reporting to support strategic initiatives and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field.
• CPA, CA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 8 years of financial analysis and management experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 3 years with a PhD.
• GAAP, IFRS, Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements, cost accounting and core accounting principles.
• Ability to engage with internal and external groups across multiple departments or functions.
• Ability to simplify processes and challenge business drivers and risks.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to build relationships and deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into executive‑level insights and recommendations.
• Ability to optimize work processes, create efficient workflows, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lean 80/20 principles is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10% to 15% annually, including domestic and international travel.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Canada Sales leadership to evaluate sales performance, margin trends, pricing, rebates, promotions, and customer profitability.
• Lead financial forecasting and variance analysis for revenue, gross margin, ESG&A, customer programs, and demand assumptions.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational cost drivers, including volume, mix, productivity, freight, inventory, and service-level impacts.
• Support pricing actions and customer program decisions through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and profitability recommendations.
• Collaborate with Operations Finance and Supply Chain to connect commercial forecasts with manufacturing capacity, inventory, and demand planning.
• Prepare executive-ready reporting and commentary that explains key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Prepare sales-related journal entries and account reconciliations, including customer programs and sales incentive plans.
• Identify and assess monthly financial risks and opportunities related to business initiatives.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify and evaluate potential new business opportunities.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support new business initiatives and partnerships.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CA/CMA or MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Job description

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Description

The Manager, Commercial Finance Canada serves as the finance partner for the Canadian commercial business, supporting financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision-making across sales, margin, pricing, customer programs, and operational execution. This role partners closely with Sales, Operations Finance, Supply Chain, and senior business leaders to evaluate business performance, improve forecast accuracy, support profitable growth, and deliver actionable insights tied to cabinet manufacturing economics, customer profitability, product mix, pricing, and demand planning.

Your Role

• Partner with Canada Sales leadership to evaluate sales performance, margin trends, pricing, rebates, promotions, and customer profitability.
• Lead financial forecasting and variance analysis for revenue, gross margin, ESG&A, customer programs, and demand assumptions.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational cost drivers, including volume, mix, productivity, freight, inventory, and service-level impacts.
• Support pricing actions and customer program decisions through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and profitability recommendations.
• Collaborate with Operations Finance and Supply Chain to connect commercial forecasts with manufacturing capacity, inventory, and demand planning.
• Prepare executive-ready reporting and commentary that explains key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Prepare sales-related journal entries and account reconciliations, including customer programs and sales incentive plans.
• Identify and assess monthly financial risks and opportunities related to business initiatives.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify and evaluate potential new business opportunities.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support new business initiatives and partnerships.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant equivalent, Certified Management Accountant, and/or Master of Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of financial analysis and management experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 3 years with a PhD.
• Understanding of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements, cost accounting, and core accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently engage with internal and external groups and across multiple departments or functions
• Ability to critically assess and simplify processes and controls, and challenge business drivers and risks
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear executive‑level insights and recommendations
• Ability to optimize work processes, create efficient workflows, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required; Power BI or similar reporting and visualization experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Lean 80/20 principles is a plus
• Ability to travel 10% to 15% annually, including domestic and international travel.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Physical Requirements

The individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This includes typing, clicking, and writing. Frequently positions self to maintain information in drawers and shelving. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to read documents, emails, and computer screens, as well as see details on printed materials and presentations. Consistently works in an indoor setting. While traveling, the individual in this position is participating in meetings with finance and sales business partners.

Work Environment

This is a remote position requiring the candidate to work efficiently and independently from a home office while fulfilling assigned tasks and meeting deadlines. The candidate must have reliable internet connectivity to support virtual collaboration, meeting participation, and company activities. The candidate is expected to maintain a suitable home office environment that supports productivity, including a dedicated workspace with appropriate seating, desk space, and lighting. Travel is expected 10% to 15% of the time for plant tours, conferences, and meetings with business partners. Travel may require overnight stays and may extend across multiple days.

MasterBrand is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the customers we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

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