Sr. Finance Leader - #446873

The Finance Leader will be the lead for the financial activities of the Chick-fil-A Canada ULC organization in accordance with the International Business Unit Operating Model. This role will report to the Chick-fil-A Canada Lead and will be an extended member of the International Finance Center of Excellence at the Chick-fil-A Support Center in Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Utilize financial data, analytics, and microeconomic developments to influence business decisions in Canada, considering both internal and external factors.
• Lead financial modeling to support business planning and strategy development across Canada, aligning with both short-term and long-term goals.
• Provide support and oversight for budget planning, cost management, and financial performance monitoring in collaboration with the International Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team.
• Build and manage an in-country finance team, overseeing Restaurant Financial Services projects in support of the International Business Unit Operating Model.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of restaurant financial systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Foster relationships with divisional functional representatives to become a trusted resource.
• Develop and communicate restaurant performance trends and insights to the Canadian division team and Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team.
• Engage with Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team to offer expertise in tax planning and treasury management to ensure the deployment of effective and efficient strategies.
• Actively seek to understand Operators' perspectives, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of restaurant financial operations to represent the operator perspective in cross-functional settings.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a financial leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or CGA/CMA designation is required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of essential financial control processes, reporting activities, and financial planning and analysis
• Ability to interpret and apply key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Proven track record of performance and reputation with development and modification of financial modeling
• Ability to work with members across various organizational teams towards aligned objectives
• Self-motivated for continuous improvement of personal and professional skills
• Proven track record in building, growing, developing, and leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals
• Builds strong relationships with others and values the opinions and strengths of teammates
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Self-driven, exhibiting a personal drive for excellence and an eagerness to learn
  
  

Minimum Years Of Experience

10

Travel Requirements

10%

Required Level Of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Major/Concentration

Accounting, Finance