Job Description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, youll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. Youll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere youd like to be?Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.Join the Pros!Reporting into the National Finance Director, the successful incumbent will work closely with and support the leadership team of the East Blended business unit.This roles key accountability is to establish the strategic direction for the business units while developing and leading complex cross-functional strategies to address and develop process improvement initiatives.Success in this role will require a self-starter, with a strong analytical and accounting mindset, who is keen to analyze the financial results and understand operations of Wolseleys core business. The ability to listen, interpret, influence, negotiate, inspire and challenge are all vital to performance.Whats in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the Core package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety show reimbursement

What you will do:

• Lead a team of two direct reports, focusing on mentorship and development within the team.
• Provide insights to enable business leaders to identify opportunities for growth and to increase shareholder value.
• Engage as member of the business units leadership team to influence and impact financial and non-financial decisions.
• Leading all forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities required for each business unit through regular business review meetings designed to address market challenges
• Collaborate with VP of East and GMs to define, plan, and execute on strategies and initiatives
• Review business unit performance including monitoring and reporting, as well as identifying and communicating areas of improvement
• Overseeing the preparation of business unit level reporting to the executive management team for strategic imperatives, financial performance, and headcount commitments.
• Connecting macroenvironmental data to business performance to identify trends and drive focus.
• Prepare monthly Regional Business Review deck(s) and assist VP/GM with presentation preparation
• Review financial models and rationale for capital expenditures and monitor performance against approved budget
• Review monthly SOX and Base Financial Controls compliance testing such as Revenue Cut-off, Inventory Cut Off and Credit Note Review and demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity throughout all layers of the business
• Financial modelling for special and ad hoc projects at the business unit level and provide analysis and insights needed for decision making
• Provide support as it relates to understanding financial policies, processes, concepts and results
• Work collaboratively and liaise within the broader Finance team to share best practices, knowledge, deliver superior results and improve collaboration across the team
• Develop excellent working relationships with stakeholders

What you will bring:

• University education in Business
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA)
• 10+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, business partnering
• Focus on compliance, controls and ethical behaviour
• Oracle EPBCS/GL, Power BI, Tableau, experience preferred
• Expert in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel - Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Charts, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on reporting accuracy
• Ability to balance working independently while providing a high level of customer service

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

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