Director, Transformation

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker were more than a company - were curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canadas most iconic and award-winning brands including J.P. Wisers Lot No. 40 Pike Creek and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies Polar Ice vodka Lambs rum Ungava gin McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs Ace Beverage Groups Cottage Springs Cabana Coast Liberty Village and Good Vines and Foreign Affair wines. But thats just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Kahlúa Liqueur The Glenlivet Beefeater and Malfy Gins a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jeffersons Rabbit Hole and Skrewball whiskey. and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word convivialité our ethos centres on human connection authenticity and friendliness. We create moments that matter starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether youre a seasoned professional or just starting your journey were invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players dream makers trailblazers movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest making new friends every day and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

Compensation Contract & Work Model

The salary range for this role is $119200.00 to $149000.00. During the interview process well determine the appropriate starting salary by considering your skills experience and how your background aligns with the scope and responsibilities of the role while also ensuring internal equity across the team. Please note that contract positions do not include health benefits or other additional monetary benefits.

This is an 14-month contract opportunity with an anticipated end date of January 2028.

We offer a hybrid work model that combines flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration. Team members work from our office at 225 King Street West Toronto a minimum of three days per week with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. If youre not currently within commuting distance we welcome applications from candidates who are open to relocating to the Toronto area for this opportunity.

Direct and indirect leadership across transformation data governance data analytics automation AI enablement project governance and transformation resources as assigned. The source role describes leadership across Transformation Data Governance Data Analytics Automation and project resources and positions the role within the Finance Transformation Office.

The Director Digital Transformation Finance leads the Finance Transformation Office and drives the execution of the transformation agenda across Finance and the broader business. The role provides structure governance and cross-functional coordination to ensure transformation initiatives are prioritized delivered adopted and translated into measurable business value.

This role acts as a senior transformation partner connecting Finance Technology Commercial Supply Chain Operations and global/HQ teams. It combines transformation governance process improvement data and analytics enablement automation AI adoption change management and operating model evolution to simplify ways of working and improve decision-making.

The Director is also the local business lead for key HQ/global transformation programs including LEAP MDM and other enterprise initiatives. This includes coordinating local readiness business requirements data and process alignment stakeholder engagement deployment support and adoption.

• Lead the Finance Transformation Office roadmap and ensure priorities are aligned to business value organizational capacity and strategic objectives.
• Maintain portfolio visibility across priorities timelines risks dependencies decisions resourcing needs and expected outcomes.
• Prepare clear executive updates governance materials decision points and escalation summaries for leadership forums.
• Drive consistent portfolio discipline including project status RAG reporting decision logs risk management and monthly transformation updates.

• Act as the local Finance Transformation lead for HQ/global programs such as LEAP MDM and other enterprise initiatives.
• Coordinate local readiness activities including business requirements process impact assessment data readiness documentation ownership alignment and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Finance Supply Chain Commercial Operations Technology Data Governance and global teams to identify risks dependencies reporting impacts data cleansing needs and adoption requirements.
• Represent local business needs and ensure Canadian processes and data requirements are appropriately connected to future-state global frameworks.

• Support the evolution of Finance ways of working by embedding data digital tools automation AI decision rights and process discipline into the operating model.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional leaders to improve planning reporting analysis governance performance management controls and business decision processes.
• Clarify roles responsibilities ownership governance forums escalation paths and ways of working across transformation initiatives.
• Identify process pain points simplify workflows reduce manual effort and support adoption of improved ways of working.

• Coordinate practical AI adoption and digital enablement in partnership with Finance Technology PRNA/global teams and business functions.
• Identify prioritize and govern AI automation reporting and workflow improvement use cases based on value feasibility risk reduction and scalability.
• Support responsible AI adoption through appropriate data confidentiality compliance readiness communication training and human-in-the-loop practices.
• Sponsor strong data governance and analytics foundations including data quality stewardship common definitions reporting reliability and fact-based decision-making.
• Track adoption maturity business impact value realization hours saved and sustainment needs for AI automation data and analytics initiatives.

• Act as a key liaison across Finance Technology Commercial Supply Chain Operations project sponsors HQ/global teams PRNA teams external providers and senior leadership.
• Build alignment across stakeholders while reinforcing ownership accountability delivery discipline and adoption.
• Translate complex transformation topics into clear practical executive-ready messages tailored to different audiences.
• Lead communication engagement training and change adoption activities linked to transformation priorities and new ways of working.

• Provide leadership prioritization coaching and direction to transformation data governance analytics automation and project resources.
• Clarify priorities deliverables ways of working escalation paths governance routines and decision rights.
• Build capability through onboarding development knowledge sharing functional collaboration and connection with regional/global counterparts.
• Ensure continuity of critical operations recurring forums stakeholder relationships portfolio deliverables and transformation programs.

• 10 years of experience in transformation finance transformation digital transformation governance program management consulting business strategy technology-enabled change or enterprise delivery roles.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business Finance Technology and senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to connect transformation priorities to measurable business outcomes.
• Experience building governance frameworks executive reporting portfolio views decision materials and leadership communications.
• Experience supporting local and HQ/global transformation programs including readiness requirements stakeholder engagement governance change adoption and deployment support.
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled transformation automation data governance analytics reporting platforms and digital enablement.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity manage competing priorities influence without direct authority and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in enterprise transformation environments.
• Experience with platforms and capabilities such as Power BI Power Automate RPA MDM Product Cloud Anaplan ERP/EPM platforms LEAP or equivalent enterprise transformation programs.
• Experience partnering with HQ/global teams North America teams IT data governance teams business functions and external solution providers.
• Post-graduate qualification or certification in change management data transformation data governance analytics finance transformation project/program management or related fields.
• Strategic transformation leadership connects business priorities Finance transformation technology capabilities and execution into a clear roadmap.
• Governance and portfolio discipline creates clarity on priorities ownership risks decisions escalation cadence and follow-through.
• Executive communication translates complex transformation data AI automation and global program topics into clear decision-ready messages.
• Digital AI and data fluency identifies and scales practical digital AI automation data governance and analytics opportunities.
• Change leadership and adoption builds engagement through communication stakeholder support training and practical adoption methods.
• Collaboration and influence works across functions levels and geographies with credibility transparency and accountability.
• Resilience and ambiguity management maintains momentum prioritizes trade-offs and solves problems in complex evolving environments.

A successful Director Digital Transformation Finance will be recognized as a strategic integrator who brings structure clarity and momentum to the transformation agenda. Success means building a disciplined portfolio enabling better decisions strengthening governance improving stakeholder alignment and ensuring transformation initiatives deliver measurable value.

The role will also be measured by its ability to mature data analytics automation and AI capabilities; simplify processes; support adoption of new ways of working; and maintain strong readiness for LEAP MDM and other HQ/global initiatives.

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When you join Corby and Hiram Walker youll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability safety and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived they drive our behaviors and its what brings our culture to life. Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide ones most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer we understand that not everyones working hours are the same and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their teams schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out for details.

At Corby and Hiram Walker were committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies please reach out to our Human Resources Department at .

This posting is for a vacant role. This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

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