Summary

The Director, Retail Finance will work closely with Retail leadership team, operation teams and finance teams to establish and maintain financial reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting processes, to drive business performance, and to enable the business to achieve its strategic aspirations and goals. The Director, Retail Finance will provide key insights on business performance to senior management. Director Retail Finance also supports VP Finance to help the client achieve its operational goals, deliver retail performance objectives and support integration of retail acquisitions (as needed) throughout the company.

Roles and Responsibilities

Working retail organization, and finance teams, lead financial performance analyses, insights, forecasting and investment financial evaluations for the retail business.
Owns performance reporting and variance analysis for retail business.
Performs portfolio, volume, store, gross margin analysis.
Develops forecasts and plans.
Provides insights and performs retail site lookbacks.
Fosters collaborative teamwork and develops analytical capabilities.
Working in complex, cross-functional and dynamic environments.
Provide insights to directors and leadership team on retail KPIs and results.
Support the monthly forecast process and annual budget process. Work with FP&A team to provide robust insights.
Work closely with the operation and finance teams to develop reporting and analysis to assist in managing the business.
Work with key stakeholders to build, design and implement more efficient business, closing, and reporting processes.
Preparing/reviewing additional ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required.
Build, strengthen, integrate, and streamline the retail back-office team and function.
Proactively drive continuous improvement and automation to existing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Drive system conversions and acquisition integration projects and perform ad hoc projects as required.

Team Management

Oversee the Retail Finance team.
Identify resource gaps and find solutions as needed.
Support a people culture of high engagement and a high team spirit.
Support the professional development of the team.
Supervise, coach and mentor team members and build a high performing retail back-office.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with retail convenience store industry
Experience with organizations consisting of multiple entities.
Minimum of 5 years financial experience in a team leadership role
Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting.
Strong understanding of financial systems (ERP / databases), processes, and internal controls
In-depth knowledge of IFRS (preferred) or US GAAP.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical experience and knowledge of project valuation models; performance analysis methods
Strong presentation skills and use of PowerPoint
Experience with managing teams.

Other qualification and experiences

Experience with PDI Enterprise ERP system, SAP highly preferred but not required.
Relevant professional certification – e.g. CPA, CA, CFA or similar preferred
Graduate degree in finance, business or similar preferred

Skills and attributes required

High level analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to think outside of the box, deal with ambiguity and resolve complex issues using pragmatic approaches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams (Team of Teams approach).
High level of aptitude for time management. Ability to adjust to changing and conflicting demands, responsibilities, and issues.
Enthusiastic learner with demonstrated ability to multi-task and thrive in a high volume, fast-paced and evolving work environment.
Relentless focus on high quality results, attention to detail and operational excellence.
Advanced leadership skills with a particular focus on building collaborative cross-functional working relationships, influencing change, and driving results for business efficiencies.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends during busy periods.
Enthusiastic and committed to getting the job done in a fast paced, high-performing environment. Willing to "roll up sleeves" and focus on execution and meeting challenging targets as needed

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