Director, Finance

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Please note that:

Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.

We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

Reporting to the Divisional Vice-President, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Director, Finance - Productivity (CD and retail stores) will be responsible for overseeing the analysis of corporate store and distribution centre expenses. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting their own team and internal customers in tracking results and action plans, as well as in developing forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans to help achieve financial goals.

Your role

• Act as a business partner to the Executive Vice-Presidents, Store Operations and Distribution Centres
• Review expense forecasts and budgets for corporate stores and distribution centrers, and track variances between actual results and budget forecasts on a monthly basis
• Develop and monitor profitability performance indicators specific to stores and distribution centres
• Develop financial monitoring tools for store and distribution centre managers
• Review store workforce planning and advise our business partners on productivity best practices
• Support internal customers in developing the strategic plan
• Supervise ad hoc analyses to explain results
• Participate in business cases for new productivity projects and make recommendations
• Identify profitability improvement opportunities and present them to customers and immediate superiors

The qualifications we are looking for

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in finance in progressive roles, including team management experience
• CPA designation (an asset)
• Experience in the retail industry (an asset)
• Autonomy, motivation, results-oriented with a focus on the presentation of high-quality work
• Ability to speak in front of a group and to explain financial concepts in simple terms
• Excellent analysis, synthesis, and management presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and multi-stakeholder collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-growing and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent knowledge of IT tools, including Excel
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.