Finance Director

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  • Waterloo, ON
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description:Are you ready to elevate your finance career with a team that values onsite collaboration and strategic impact? Our client is undisputed the leader in their industry and is seeking a driven Finance Director to lead the Canadian District Finance function for a global company, working side-by-side with Senior executives, Sales leaders, and Operations to drive success across the business. This is NOT an accounting position, but rather an exciting Finance Business Partner role to be the right-hand person of the Canadian President and the local Executive team. The ideal candidate is a CPA or MBA who has demonstrated strong leadership and Finance Business Partnership for large sales-oriented organizations. As a CPA or MBA, you have the technical knowledge to understand and interpret the numbers, but your career has progressed well beyond debits and credits. You are a strategic Finance Director who will interpret financial results to assess the business and drive it forward.Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Finance Business Partner to the Canada District Leadership team and field sales group, providing insights that shape business strategy and outcomes.
  • Review monthly financial results and prepare comprehensive analysis and summary reports for division leaders, including the Sr. Finance Director, Sr. VP Finance and President.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team -supporting their growth and career advancement.
  • Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages for VP Sales, District leaders, and supporting teams.
  • Partner with VP Sales and District leaders to establish best-practice, data-driven budgets for all locations and Sales Representatives.
  • Periodically visit locations across Canada and District offices to ensure accurate accounting procedures, robust controls, and a clear understanding of district performance.
  • Deliver timely, actionable reporting on credit and accounts receivable management to Division Management.
  • Assist in overseeing working capital, including accounts receivable and inventory, supporting a healthy financial organization.
  • Provide key reporting and analysis on pricing, highlighting progress, opportunities, and pricing governance.
  • Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by the Division Sr. Finance Director.
Why Join Us?
  • Onsite Collaboration: Shape strategy and culture with visibility and influence at the local and divisional level.
  • Career Growth: The Finance Director has a clear path to the top Finance position in Canada within 12 months.
  • Leadership: Mentor junior talent, expand your leadership skills, and take ownership of impactful business challenges.
  • Strategic Partnership: Be a trusted advisor and business partner to Sales, Operations, and Executive teams-your recommendations will have real business impact.
  • Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented culture that recognizes initiative and dedicatio
Requirements:What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Commerce combined with CPA or MBA.
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience including demonstrated success as a Finance Business Partner.
  • Proven leadership talents, with experience developing and managing a finance team.
  • Strategic leader who can help drive the business forward.
  • Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business partnering within a complex, multi-site organization.
  • Excellent communication skills-you're adept at building cross-functional relationships at all levels.
  • You must have strong executive presence and be able to effectively discuss financial results with everyone from the CEO down to the most junior part-time employees.
  • Experience presenting financial information to Executives across the organization.
  • Industry experience in retail or building materials manufacturing is preferred.
  • Willingness to be onsite and travel regularly across Canada (up to 20% travel).

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