Finance Manager

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation. Influence Decisions. Drive Financial Performance. Strengthen Our Dealer Network. As the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in protecting and strengthening HHSL’s financial position by providing financial insight, risk assessment, and decision support across the Dealer network. This role focuses on evaluating financial risk and performance, supporting ownership transitions and M&A activity, and partnering with Dealers and internal stakeholders to drive sustainable business outcomes. Through disciplined financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, you will deliver timely insight into Dealer performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and support targeted actions to stabilize and improve financial results. Led by the Director, FP&A – Dealer Support, this opportunity suits a confident, analytical finance leader with strong judgment, collaborative instincts, and influence in complex decision‑making. Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how: Assess Dealer‑related M&A and ownership transitions, evaluating financial viability, operational sustainability, and credit risk, and providing clear, risk‑based recommendations to leadership. Administer and continuously improve the Inventory Repurchase Agreement (IRA) program, ensuring compliance, effective risk mitigation, and alignment with company risk tolerance. Monitor and manage credit risk exposure across the Dealer network by assessing financial performance, market conditions, and emerging trends, and implementing proactive mitigation strategies. Drive measurable improvements in Dealer financial performance and profitability through forecasting, scenario analysis, and targeted operational support initiatives. Identify Dealers experiencing financial or operational challenges and develop action plans to stabilize performance, improve outcomes, and reduce risk exposure. Analyze and interpret Dealer financial and operational data to deliver accurate, timely reporting and actionable insights that support informed decision‑making. Proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities across the Dealer portfolio and recommend strategies to protect the company’s financial position. Act as a trusted financial and risk advisor, collaborating with internal stakeholders, lending partners, and Dealers to support sound, risk‑based business decisions. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. CPA, CBV or CFA is preferred. Five to ten years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, credit risk management, corporate finance, or related roles, including three to five years in a leadership or senior advisory capacity. Demonstrated experience evaluating M&A transactions, ownership transitions, or complex financial arrangements, including financial modeling and scenario analysis. Strong expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and performance management, with a proven ability to improve business outcomes and mitigate financial risk. Experience working in a retail, franchise, or Dealer‑based environment; with exposure to lending institutions, financing agreements, or credit facilities. Solid understanding of small business and transaction accounting (ASPE) and banking practices and security requirements. Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders, Dealers, and external stakeholders to support informed, risk‑based decision‑making. Highly analytical, self‑directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, risk‑focused environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable guidance. Bilingual in English and French is an asset. The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model. How we’ll make you feel at Home Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive: The expected starting salary range for this role is $95,000 - $142,500; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience. Eligible for the annual bonus program. Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level. Group RRSP. Discounts from our corporate retail stores. Competitive vacation time. Personal and sick time. Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future. Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home. #J-18808-Ljbffr