Head of Commercial Finance (FP&A)
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
TorontoAddress:
100 Queens Quay East Toronto Ontario M5E 1V3 CanadaJob Title:
Head of Commercial Finance (FP&A)Canada Goose isnt like anything else. Weve built something great something special - an iconic brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to empower true exploration of all kinds. At Canada Goose youre part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by our purpose to embolden explorers and preserve the planet they roam. We endure any condition observe every detail and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.
Here opportunities are everywhere - to try something new to learn to do meaningful and impactful work and theyre yours for the taking.
Position Overview:
The Head of Commercial Finance (FP&A) reports to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as the primary finance partner to the President Brand & Commercial with close engagement with the President Chief Operating Officer and Executive Leadership Team.
This role provides independent objective and fact-based financial leadership across the commercial agendabalancing growth ambition and brand strategy with financial discipline risk management and long-term shareholder value creation via margin expansion in a public-company environment.
The role anchors the companys commercial finance discipline across the weekly trade monthly Management Operating Review (MOR) semi-annual Latest Estimate (LE) and annual budget cycles ensuring a consistent credible and well-governed financial view from short-term execution through long-term strategy.
The Head of Commercial Finance must be oriented towards the future with a bias towards: what/so what/now what actions.
What Youll Do:
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the Commercial business while leading a team of finance business partners across Brand/Marketing Retail Ecommerce Wholesale and Regional leadership.
- Shape and challenge strategy through a luxury lens balancing growth scarcity brand equity and margin sustainability.
- Provide financial input on pricing architecture channel strategy and geographic expansion while acting as a credible challenger within a strong partnership model.
Own commercial planning across budget forecast and long-range plan.
Lead forecasting across demand revenue and consolidated gross margin incorporating long product lifecycles seasonality tourism and regional variability.
Implement scenario-based planning and drive accountability for forecast accuracy.
- Own insight into revenue and gross margin drivers including price realization mix FX and channel economics.
- Partner with Merchandising and Supply Chain to link demand inventory and margin outcomes.
- Lead financial evaluation of brand-led investments including marketing flagship network decisions and digital initiatives.
- Design ROI frameworks suitable for luxury businesses and ensure post-investment tracking feeds back into future decision-making.
- Provide independent financial oversight clear documentation of assumptions and transparent communication of risks and trade-offs.
- Ensure alignment with internal controls disclosure standards and Board-level expectations. Support CFO and Executive Team preparation for Board and Executive Team discussions.
- Play a central role in weekly trade reviews monthly MOR semi-annual Latest Estimate and annual budget cycles.
- Ensure insight consistency across time horizons and support no-surprises escalation and decision-making.
- Lead and develop a high-performing commercial FP&A team. Set standards for analytical rigor and executive communication mentor future finance leaders and build bench strength.
Lets Talk About You:
- 15 years of progressive FP&A or commercial finance experience
- Track record of exceptional performance with clear evidence of impact in highpressure resultsoriented roles (e.g. private equity management consulting highgrowth FP&A strategic finance).
- Required: prior experience in luxury or premium retail ideally within a multichannel environment (DTC ecommerce wholesale).
- Deep understanding of luxury pricing margin management and channel economics including the longterm brand and profitability implications of commercial decisions.
- Demonstrated capital allocation experience balancing investments across the commercial portfolio with a disciplined factbased approach.
- Proven ability to partner with influence and credibly challenge senior commercial leaders.
- Experience leading through influence in complex matrixed organizations.
- Experience operating in a publiccompany environment with an appreciation for forecast credibility disclosure standards and internal controls.
- Demonstrated judgment in balancing pace with rigor in environments where external commitments and earnings integrity matter.
- Operates with pace and accountability; comfortable owning outcomes not just analysis.
- Equally effective rolling up sleeves to perform handson analysis and operating confidently in Executive Team and Boardlevel forums.
- Curious adaptable and comfortable in ambiguity; pragmatic decisionmaker with a strong sense for materiality and valuecreating focus.
- Advanced financial modeling scenario analysis and executive storytelling capabilities.
- Bonus: handson experience with Anaplan or comparable planning and forecasting platforms.
Working Conditions:
Work from home
Office environment
Minimal Travel Requirements (less than 10%)
Whats in it For You
A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
Be a part ofCG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health embracing change and connecting with colleagues
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
At Canada Goose we believe that belonging goes beyond mere inclusion. Its about being part of a community that values supports and empowers you. We thrive when we can be our authentic selves. Our community is built on empathy and the understanding that every individuals experience is unique and every voice is important. We also recognize that communities are ever evolving and that our work is never done. At Canada Goose belonging is more than just an idealits the key to unlocking our collective potential taking us further together.
Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview please e-mail us at:
Required Experience:
Director
