Director, Global Business Planning

ARC'TERYX • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$149,000 - CA$195,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Director, Global Business Planning, you will serve as the connective tissue of Arc'teryx's global financial planning process. You will own the consolidation of all regional financial plans, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, into a coherent, enterprise-wide view, enabling leadership to make informed decisions with speed and confidence. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that operates at the intersection of financial planning, strategic insight, and executive communication. You will serve as the primary architect of our financial planning calendar and cadence, partnering closely with regional and global FP&A teams to drive alignment, consistency, and analytical rigor across the enterprise. You will also own the financial systems infrastructure, reporting frameworks, and capital planning processes that power Arc'teryx's ability to plan and perform at a global scale. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role with global or multi-regional scope
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or equivalent
• Deep expertise in financial consolidation and enterprise planning processes, budget cycles, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans, across multiple business units or geographies
• A strong command of financial systems and planning tools (OneStream, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent), with demonstrated ability to drive systems improvements and reporting automation
• An exceptional communicator who can translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for executive and Board-level audiences
• Experience preparing and supporting QBR and Board of Directors materials, with an understanding of what leadership needs to make high-stakes decisions
• Advanced analytical and modelling skills, with proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and other data visualization tools
• A collaborative, trust-building leader who can influence without authority and drive alignment across regional and functional teams
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and can manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously without sacrificing quality
• Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing scalable, cross-functional solutions
• Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement in the teams and processes you touch

Nice To Haves

• Ideally hold a CPA, CFA, or MBA

Responsibilities

• Owning the end-to-end consolidation of all regional financial plans, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, into an integrated global view across P&L, and capital expenditures
• Leading enterprise-wide variance analysis, comparing actuals to budget and forecast, and synthesizing insights into clear, executive-ready commentary that explains the 'so what' behind the numbers
• Serving as the primary finance lead for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), Board of Directors (BOD) materials, and investor-facing financial narratives, partnering closely with the CFO and VP of FP&A on preparation and delivery
• Building and maintaining the global financial planning calendar, coordinating planning cycles across regional FP&A teams to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality submissions
• Owning and continuously improving Arc'teryx's financial systems infrastructure, including OneStream, PowerBI, and Oracle, to ensure accurate, efficient, and scalable financial reporting and planning capabilities
• Developing and managing enterprise-level financial analytics and insights capabilities, including standardized KPI frameworks, executive dashboards, and performance reporting tools
• Leading capital planning processes, including tracking of capital expenditure budgets, return-on-investment analysis, and reporting to senior leadership and the Board
• Acting as a key connector between regional FP&A teams and global finance leadership, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and best practice alignment across geographies
• Driving continuous improvement in planning processes, reporting accuracy, and analytical capabilities through automation, systems enhancements, and process redesign
• Supporting ad-hoc strategic analysis requests from executive leadership, including scenario modelling, business case development, and financial due diligence

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

What This Job Offers

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