Manager, Finance

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Manager, Finance, to join our Finance team in Langley, BC.  

Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will provide financial leadership and business partnership across the organization, supporting financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis and decision-making. You will lead key aspects of the month-end close and planning cycles, provide meaningful insight into business performance, and develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and new opportunities.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing, coaching and developing team members while creating a collaborative, accountable and positive work environment.

• Leading and reviewing financial analysis to explain performance and variances, identify trends and business drivers, and uncover opportunities to improve financial results.

• Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including financial reporting, reconciliations and the annual audit.

• Partnering with business leaders to understand financial performance, establish targets and forecasts, and develop action plans to achieve business objectives.

• Providing financial insight and recommendations to support business decisions, commercial agreements, investments and operational initiatives.

• Preparing monthly and quarterly executive reporting and translating complex financial information into clear insights, risks and recommendations.

• Leading components of the annual business planning and forecasting processes, partnering closely with key stakeholders to understand, forecast and manage financial performance and spend.

• Developing proforma models, scenario analyses and business cases to evaluate new business opportunities, investments and strategic initiatives.

• Maintaining a strong understanding of business processes, financial systems and internal controls to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial information.

• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve financial reporting, planning and analytical processes through standardization, automation and improved use of systems and data.

• Preparing ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting and supporting cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as required.

• Providing recommendations related to accounting policies, reporting practices and financial processes as the business evolves.

You have:

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience across financial accounting, reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis and controls, ideally within a retail or other complex, multi-location environment.

• A CPA designation would be considered an asset, supported by strong technical accounting knowledge and sound financial judgment.

• Experience leading, coaching and developing a team, with demonstrated success building capability and accountability.

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting systems and processes.

• Experience working with ERP and financial planning systems; exposure to Power BI or other business intelligence tools is considered an asset.

• Proven experience partnering with business leaders, interpreting financial results and translating complex information into clear recommendations and actionable insights.

You are:

• Self-aware, empathetic and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

• A strong people leader who can coach, develop and create accountability within a highly motivated and engaged team.

• A clear and credible communicator who can translate complex financial information into meaningful insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Able to build strong business relationships and influence decisions across different levels and functions of the organization.

• A critical thinker who combines strong financial acumen, sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details:

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.