Vice President – Finance

Source Atlantic Ltd. • Edmonton, AB

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Source Atlantic, The Bolt Supply House, and Soucie Salo have united to form a national leader in industrial distribution and services. With 600+ employees, 34 branches, and access to over 4,000 global suppliers, we provide specialized technical services, innovative business solutions, and connected solutions through the strategic use of technology and data-driven insights, to empower customers across Canada and beyond. Rooted in resilience, guided by a strong commitment to quality, and fueled by innovation, we are shaping a future of smarter, faster, more connected solutions.
We’re seeking to hire an accomplished leader for the role of Vice President – Finance. This role can be fully remote, hybrid or based in office. Home location is flexible for any major metropolitan area in which Source Atlantic / Bolt Supply House operates, however, preference will be based out of the Calgary, AB area.
Position Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategically minded and results-oriented business leader with a strong track record to support profitable growth over the next several years. Reporting to the President of the Canadian business unit, with a strong dotted line to parent company CFO. This individual will be responsible for managing the financial risks of the company as a member of the Executive Leadership Team will act as a key strategic business partner to the President. The VP – Finance is also accountable for financial planning, financial governance, record-keeping, and reporting as well as developing and leading the implementation of long-term strategies for the Finance and Accounting functions to support Canada’s overall strategic objectives.
In addition, this individual will play a key role in identifying key metrics to inform and actively participate in future growth initiatives in Canada. The mandate is to establish a single, unified Canadian entity which further captures a significant share of the $40 billion market opportunity. The VP – Finance must be a performance-oriented executive who can lead the company through a period of significant growth and transformation including the identification, pursuit, evaluation, and consummation of organic and inorganic growth initiatives including acquisitions and joint ventures. Organically, this individual should collaborate with other executives and business unit leaders to identify opportunities for growth, while concurrently driving efficiencies across the business which improve the company’s bottom line

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in Senior FP&A leadership roles; overseeing the finance function of comparable complexity, in an equally challenging sector, from within (or experience in) the broader B2B services sector.
• A graduate degree or similar, such as Master of Business Administration, and advanced executive leadership courses.
• Experience in a multi-site, operationally intensive businesses with a successful track record of solid financial stewardship.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect financial outcomes to business drivers
• Executive presence with strong communication and storytelling skills
• Commercial acumen and ability to influence cross-functional leaders; Data-driven and analytical, with high attention to detail
• Change agent who can modernize Finance capabilities and processes
• A track record of dealing with a high level of ambiguity and change while concurrently capitalizing on opportunities and ensuring appropriate financial processes and KPIs are in place to effectively manage growth
• A clear track record of profitable revenue growth across the various roles that they have held.
• Led complex strategic initiatives, including partnerships, expansions, system implementations, and M&A transactions, with hands-on experience in acquisition pursuit, execution, and integration
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with an understanding of the impacts and benefits of potential actions, and ability to choose the appropriate path.
• Strong leadership skills, previous success developing people and processes and specifically, a magnet for talent, with a proven ability to attract and retain high performers.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance to the organization outside of matters relating directly to finance.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those within distribution or industrial related business whereby a customer centric and service ethos is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Canadian President a trusted Finance Business Partner to the executive leadership team to guide growth and performance.
• Ensure the regular monitoring of financial performance metrics and KPIs. Identify issues and opportunities and work with the leadership team to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Support the leadership team and hold them to account for the delivery of results in line with targets.
• Lead the regional planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Set stretch but achievable plans while marrying to KPIs and operating plans to ensure delivery.
• Take an innovative approach to unlock organic growth and margin enhancement opportunities
• Work cross-functionally to drive efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Ensure a rigorous approach to capital allocation across the region, setting clear investment approval processes.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of consolidated results to the Group, with a full understanding and explanation of the performance drivers to support investor messaging.
• Ensure strong and appropriate financial controls are in place to support the delivery of performance and to ensure key financial and legal obligations are met. Take responsibility for the quality of financial accounting, reporting, and control across the region, ensuring compliance.
• Liaise with the external auditors as appropriate.
• Develop the quality of the finance organization, ensuring the development of the function to support the business. Ensure the continued development, recruitment, and retention of top talent to enhance succession optionality.
• Function as a key member of the finance leadership team. Support the implementation of any finance transformation initiatives within Canada. Encourage the sharing of best practices across the function
• Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning (LRP), and rolling forecasts across all business units, enhancing planning through driver-based models and scenario analysis aligned to strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) to enable accurate forecasting, strategic planning, and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive variance analysis and performance insights, translating results into clear business narratives, supported by KPI frameworks to identify risks, opportunities, and ensure accountability to targets.
• Establish best-in-class Finance processes, tools, and governance frameworks, ensuring strong controls, data integrity, and alignment with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Build scenario modeling capabilities to assess risk, opportunity, and capital allocation decisions, supporting investment planning, ROI evaluation, and post-investment reviews.
• Partner with operations, sales, and functional leaders to optimize financial performance and resource allocation, driving margin expansion, cost efficiency, and data-led decision-making.
• Support M&A analysis, including financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning, aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead ROI analysis on key initiatives, investments, and transformation programs, ensuring disciplined capital deployment and value realization.
• Build and develop a high-performing FP&A and finance organization, strengthening capabilities, systems, and talent.
• Act as a key member of the finance leadership team, leading FP&A transformation, automation, and best practice adoption, while delivering clear management reporting and insights to the Group.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that recognizes your worth.
• A flexible health, drug, and dental plan tailored to your well-being.
• An employer-matching retirement savings plan for your financial security.
• Additional life and disability insurance options for peace of mind.
• Confidential access to an Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP) that supports your holistic welfare.
• An enriched vacation entitlement schedule for a balanced life.
• Participate in our physical fitness reimbursement program, championing your vitality.

What This Job Offers

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