MANAGER FINANCE - INVENTORY FINANCE

Home Depot International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Deferred Profit-Sharing Program

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase discount 15%

Merit-based salary increases

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is seeking a Manager, Finance (Inventory Finance) to provide total financial leadership, direction and analysis for their inventory and private brands functions. You will lead forecasting, reporting and cross-functional collaboration to optimize margins and stock levels in a fast-paced environment.

Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential to drive strategic initiatives, manage a team of analysts, and ensure accurate reporting while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business is required or equivalent work experience.
• CPA is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory financial planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate, participate and financial tracking of all vendor rebate/coop.
• Influence marketing spend and ROI to optimize spend, margin & inventory performance.
• Private Brands financial management, analysis and optimization.
• Develop, implement and train Finance IT tools.
• Provide analysis to support decision making and risk/opportunity identification.
• Lead and develop a team of financial analysts.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the reporting systems.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Project management

Financial modeling

Budgeting and forecasting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Job description

Pay Range: $95,000 - $125,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Position Overview:

In this position, the Manager, Finance (Inventory Finance), will be expected to provide total financial leadership, direction and analysis for their respective business units. The Manager, Finance (Inventory Finance), is the CFO in all regards for the following finance functions: inventory analysis, private brands, rebate/coop, and marketing analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead inventory financial planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinating, participating and financial tracking of all vendor rebate/coop
• Influence all marketing and promotional activity to optimize return on marketing spend, as well as sales, gross margin & inventory performance.
• Private Brands financial management, analysis and optimization.
• Manage development, implementation and training of Finance IT tools.
• Competitive analysis and insight.
• Provide analysis to support decision making and risk/opportunity identification
• Develop ad-hoc projects, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and develop a team of financial analysts
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the reporting systems.
• A change agent who has the ability to influence and get people on side.
• Make sound and timely decisions in a fast pace environment.
• Comfortable presenting in front of a small and large audience

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Conflict
• Plans and Aligns

Skills:

• Knowledge and adherence to Home Depot policies and procedures
• Self-starter, efficient, organized and able to produce high quality work under pressure and in a timely fashion.
• Strong analytical skills and attentive to details.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
• Flexible in attitude and approach to business solutions.
• Demonstrate expertise in business analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
• Judgment and decision-making skills, including considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Director, Finance

Travel Requirements:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting at a workstation for the majority of the day, with minimal standing.
• Operating a computer and other technology.

Working Conditions:

• Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls

Minimum Education:

• A Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 4 to 8 years

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• NA

Certifications:

• CPA is an asset.

Other Requirements/Assets:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business.
• Retail experience an asset.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.