Director, Finance Canada

Circle K • Laval, QC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

As Director Finance Canada, you will lead the FP&A function for Canadian operations, delivering decision-focused financial insights that empower regional leadership and ensure alignment with enterprise financial standards. This role encompasses integrated financial support across retail, fuel, and support functions, driving disciplined planning, forecasting, and performance management tailored to the unique regulatory, market, and operational environment of Canada. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance NA, you will oversee the Canadian FP&A team and coordinate closely with cross-functional and cross-regional partners to ensure consistency and integration within the broader North American and enterprise planning frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles in Canadian market finance.
• Experience in FP&A or finance leadership roles within multi-unit retail, fuel, or consumer-facing operations.
• Strong understanding of planning, forecasting, operational performance drivers, and commercial levers.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams and influence senior leadership.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting tools, and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to synthesize operational and financial data.
• Clear communication and executive storytelling abilities.
• Ability to lead and coordinate distributed FP&A resources across functions.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills to manage multiple cycles and deliverables.
• Ability to balance enterprise standards with regional specifics and operational realities.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
• Collaborative leader who drives results and fosters team development.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization skills.
• Bilingualism required (Advanced French and English) both spoken and written, as the person will be required to work and communicate regularly in English while performing the tasks outlined above. Specifically, the role requires collaboration with global teams.

Nice To Haves

• An MBA or professional certification (CFA, CPA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A for Canadian Operations: Own and drive all FP&A activities supporting the Canadian BUs and Merchandising teams. Ensure rigorous financial planning, forecasting, and performance management that supports both operational execution and strategic growth objectives.
• Decision Support Tailored to Canadian Market: Provide actionable financial insights and decision support focused on labor management, cost structure optimization, pricing strategies, productivity improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives specific to the Canadian context.
• Regional Performance Analysis & Insight Generation: Lead comprehensive performance analysis for Canadian operations, identifying key trends, emerging risks, and growth opportunities. Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for regional leadership.
• Adaptation of Assumptions & Frameworks: Adjust financial assumptions, planning methodologies, and analytical frameworks to reflect Canadian regulatory requirements, market dynamics, and operational realities, ensuring relevance and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional & Cross-Regional Coordination: Coordinate Canadian FP&A resources across Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and other functions to deliver consistent, integrated financial insights. Partner closely with Director Finance US, Commercial and Enterprise Planning to align Canadian plans within the North American FP&A model.
• Enterprise Planning Alignment: Ensure Canadian financial plans and performance management practices are consistent with global KPIs, assumptions, and enterprise planning standards, while balancing regional specifics.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Canadian finance team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive decision support to meet evolving business needs.
• Representation & Influence: Represent Finance in Canadian business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and cross-functional leadership forums. Influence senior stakeholders through data-driven insights and collaborative engagement.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting capabilities within the Canadian finance function. Champion automation and analytics to increase efficiency and decision quality.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Oversee financial risk identification and mitigation strategies specific to Canadian operations. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Support Canadian Specific business cases >$750K, ensuring capitalization is applied correctly, measurement plans are developed and followed.
• Strategic Alignment: Align Canadian financial plans with North America and enterprise strategies to support long-term business success.

Benefits

• Group Insurance Program (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan
• Share Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and personal days)
• Employee Discounts
• Training and Development
• Recognition and Rewards
• Mentorship Program
• Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director