Director, Supply Chain & Operations Finance

Arterra Wines Canada•Mississauga, ON

20h•CA$126,111 - CA$173,403•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides strategic financial leadership & partnership to the Supply Chain organization. Acts as the bridge between Operations and Finance, delivering financial insights, inventory stewardship, capital investment governance, & performance management supporting operational excellence, productivity, cashflow & long-term value creation.

Requirements

8-10+ years of progressive Finance experience, including significant exposure to Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Plant Finance.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational and financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
Experience simplifying processes, improving reporting systems, and designing new ways of working.
4+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
Experience using JDE, JDA, Hyperion, or similar ERP/financial planning systems to enhance reporting and analytics.
MBA/CPA designation
Ability to build productive relationships
Proficiency in planning, prioritization and project management.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Power BI or Tableau is an asset
Exposure to winemaking or viticulture is an asset.
WSET or similar wine education of winemaking and viticulture

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations leadership to support supply chain, manufacturing, inventory, and operational strategies.
Provide financial insights and decision support on productivity initiatives, network optimization, strategic investments, and operating model improvements.
Assess financial implications of operational decisions across cost, service, inventory, cash flow, and profitability objectives.
Deliver scenario analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making and long-term value creation.
Support acquisitions, integrations, transformations, and other strategic initiatives impacting Operations.
Partner with the EVP Supply Chain on multi-year value creation plans focused on productivity, inventory optimization, working capital improvement.
Lead the annual and long-range capital planning process in partnership with Operations leadership.
Evaluate and prioritize capital investments based on strategic alignment, risk, return, and business impact.
Establish and maintain capital governance processes, including project approval, tracking, reporting, and benefit realization.
Monitor capital portfolio performance and challenge business case assumptions to ensure strong ROI outcomes.
Provide financial oversight of inventory investments, inventory valuation, inventory accuracy, and working capital performance.
Partner with Operations to ensure inventory strategies are aligned with business objectives and reflected appropriately in forecasts, budgets, and financial plans.
Provide financial stewardship of Operations results, including COGS, manufacturing costs, inventory, working capital, and capital investments.
Lead forecasting, reporting, and performance management processes that provide visibility into operational results and key business drivers.
Drive fixed and variable COGS analysis to identify productivity opportunities, cost drivers, manufacturing efficiencies, and margin improvement actions.
Deliver meaningful KPI reporting, variance analysis, and insights that drive accountability and business performance.
Champion the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and analytical tools that improve visibility and support decision-making.
Ensure appropriate controls, governance, and compliance related to inventory, capital expenditures, and operational financial processes.
Partner with FP&A and Controllership to ensure accurate financial reporting, inventory accounting, and forecasting assumptions.
Translate operational performance into clear financial implications, enabling proactive management of profitability, cash flow, inventory, and working capital.
Build and develop a high-performing Operations Finance team with strong analytical, business partnering, and leadership capabilities.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop organizational capabilities and succession plans to support future business needs.