VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCE

• Define, implement, and evolve the financial strategy in alignment with growth objectives, profitability targets, and the company’s strategic direction;
• Act as the owner of financial performance (P&L), analyze variances, identify improvement levers, and lead action plans in collaboration with operational teams;
• Support senior leadership in key decision-making, including investments, initiative prioritization, strategic trade-offs, and capital allocation;
• Lead all financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and performance analysis across short, medium, and long-term horizons;
• Establish and monitor relevant key performance indicators tailored to the retail business by entity;
• Ensure a high level of quality, clarity, and relevance of financial information provided to leadership.

• Oversee cash flow, liquidity management, and working capital to ensure financial stability and support growth;
• Lead and optimize inventory management in collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve turnover, reduce costs, and support overall performance;
• Oversee all financial activities, including accounting, internal controls, taxation, and compliance, ensuring rigor, transparency, and strong governance.

• Play a key role in the implementation and evolution of financial systems (ERP, analytics tools, BI) and in modernizing financial models and processes;
• Integrate automation and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate financial cycles, and improve the quality of decision-making insights.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, business partners, tax advisors, auditors, and legal counsel;
• Ensure regulatory, tax, and legal compliance across all jurisdictions in which the company operates;
• Anticipate, assess, and manage financial and organizational risks to protect the company’s sustainability and reputation;
• Lead, structure, and develop Finance and Inventory teams, ensuring succession planning and ongoing capability development;
• Actively participate in the executive committee and directly contribute to shaping and executing the organization’s overall strategy.

• Strategic and executive influence: You bring credibility with senior leadership and stakeholders and influence key decisions.
• Big-picture mindset and financial rigor: You combine strategic thinking, systems analysis, and precision in execution.
• Judgment and decision-making: You make impactful decisions in complex and evolving growth environments.
• Clear and structured communication: You simplify financial information and align stakeholders effectively.
• Inspiring leadership: You build high-performing, engaged teams ready to grow and evolve.
• Resilience and prioritization: You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA designation;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a finance leadership role;
• Retail industry experience is a strong asset;
• Experience in a multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction environment, particularly across Canada and the United States;
• Strong ability to interact with external partners such as banks, tax advisors, and legal counsel;
• Excellent proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

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