Job Description

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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s fastest growing and most recognizable organizations. We advance our customers\xe2\x80\x99 business through innovative, real-world solutions within a culture that supports our communities, protects our environment, and enables our team to thrive. Managing 14 million square feet in 98 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 6,000, it is the largest privately-owned supply chain solutions company based in Canada.

Are you interested in process improvement, internal controls and have an eye for efficiency? You have a penchant for time savings and enjoy being on the cutting edge of new technologies? You dislike manual processes and lack of documentation? We are not afraid to think differently, embrace new ideas and dream big. We empower our team members at every level from entry level to senior leaders to own their work. Our Finance team is growing! This new position is responsible for the creation of process improvement and automation solutions across the finance functions as well as the management and documentation of a strong internal control framework. As the Finance Director and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be a collaborator, project manager, subject matter expert, and driver behind finance optimization projects that will make lasting impact at Metro.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a problem solver working proactively to develop and implement a detailed plan aiming at scalable end-to-end solutions with cross functional finance teams that ensure long-term and sustainable efficiency.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify problems and define requirements that support process strategy and deployment.
• Be the driving force behind process definition and re-engineering to create lasting improvements of manual processes.
• Understand current financial analyses/processes and develop more insightful and more efficient approaches.
• Perform root cause analysis/identify process gaps and apply the appropriate methodologies to deliver redesigns and meet business needs.
• Oversee implementation process improvements for the organization\xe2\x80\x99s reconciliation, close, and journal entry tools.
• Drive process definition, improvement, and gap analysis of current/future-state processes.
• Design processes and assist in identifying controls needed to ensure sufficient accuracy and completion. The roles focus is on informing, planning and process improvement.
• Prepare process diagrams and documentation for various levels of process mapping.
• When implementing new solutions, assist in identifying gaps in people, sub-processes, or skills needed to fully implement.
• Consistently communicate goals and project status from conception to post implementation to partners, ensuring all initiatives are strategically aligned.
• Lead user acceptance testing including identification of test cases and resources.
• Develop a quality control and monitoring program to ensure consistent and appropriate usage of new tools and compliance with internal control requirements and company policy
• Assist with the coordination of IT resources for finance-driven projects and improvements
• Develop training materials, procedural documentation, and host training sessions to ensure successful adoption and consistent application of new processes and effective usage of new tools across the Company.
• Support management on key strategic change initiatives within Finance, including all aspects of content delivery and project execution.
• Develop project plans to drive change management from initiation to the delivery of corresponding work product(s)
• Enforce appropriate controls throughout the change management lifecycle, including tracking issues from identification through resolution.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic learner with passion and innate curiosity
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity; able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proactive problem solver able to think critically and communicate effectively
• Comfortable talking to a variety of people and reaching out to internal/external experts (accounting firms, lawyers, etc.) to seek information on topics with which Metro has little experience
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related discipline required
• Experience with / knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is nice to have
• Experience with automation and Robotic Process Automation tools
• Experience with internal controls and risk mitigation
• Six Sigma, BPM, ITIL or equivalent certifications are nice to have
• Demonstrates proven impact and influence skills to engage both business partners and cross-functional team members
• 5+ years\' experience in process optimization and/or transformation required

Why Join Us

• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family\xe2\x80\x99s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team. #HP