Chief Financial Officer

1 week ago


Coquitlam, Canada JYSK Canada Full time

Company Description

As one of world’s leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. The company is very proud of the inclusive and collaborative culture. Our values - Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit - are not just words on the lunchroom wall but are consistently communicated and lived. Our values are undoubtedly the reason JYSK has flourished in Canada over the last 27 years with more than 60 stores and 1100+ colleagues.

**Job Description**:
The ideal individual will need to be a results-oriented effective communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment. You are open to change and ready for any challenge. You take pride in delivering high quality results within the deadline and you always contribute proactively and professionally to the team.

**The role**:
This hands-on role is both a strategic and operational opportunity where you’ll use your in-depth experience to lead and influence colleagues across all areas of the business. The **Chief Financial Officer (CFO)** partners with the Executive Management Team members to drive the growth of JYSK Canada
- with competitive growth plans over the next 5 years The Executive Management team is passionate, nimble, and close to the business. Together we build JYSK’s business plans ensuring they are in line with the strategic direction and Key Performance Indicators.

This role will also take the accounting function to the next step - supporting the accounting activities, providing financial insight, and owning financial and regulatory reporting.

Another key function of this role is to evaluate and assess potential real estate acquisitions and leases, from sourcing new opportunities and considering their potential profitability for JYSK to initial deal sourcing and underwriting through to closing as well as manage the responsibilities of all current internal and external leases.

This position is directly accountable to the CEO and the Board acting as the Board’s principal Finance Advisor; delivering financial results with integrity and that are free of material errors; efficiently managing the finances of the organisation; and ensuring its key strategic and policy objectives are met.

**What does this role offer you?**
- The possibility of being part of a growing strong retailer that has been present in Canada for 27 years.
- Be a part of a dynamic team and culture.
- The opportunity to have a rewarding career with various prospects for career advancement across different functions and teams
- A great benefit package (including medical, vision and dental, EAP, and RRSP program)
- An amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products

**Qualifications**:

- 10 to 15 years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in a senior financial role in a retail environment
- Designated Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
- Exceptional ability to monitor, allocate, and control finances on a large scale
- Advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, and loss prevention concepts, programs, and practices in a multisite business
- Superb people management and communication skills, able to manage priorities and create high performing teams
- Extensive knowledge and experience working with large ERP systems
- Prior experience with ERP system implementations and internal change management process strongly preferred
- Willing to travel nationally - Valid driver’s license required
- Must be authorized to work in Canada

**Competencies & Personal Characteristics**
- Leadership - Achieves desired organizational results; a proactive and positive team player who leads by example and sets and communicates clear goals.
- Strategic - Develops/implements a plan in support of organizational strategic direction and supports achievement of overall organizational goals/needs.
- Integrity and Honesty - Shares similar core beliefs, attitudes and behaviors embodied by JYSK; demonstrates a resolute commitment to and respect for the rules and core values of the organization, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety.
- Accountable - Holds self and others accountable for responsibilities; focuses on results and measuring attainment of outcomes in a business focus.
- Effective Working Relationships - Treats colleagues and customers with respect and resolves conflicts respectfully; negotiates effectively; provides effective feedback to colleagues/employees.
- Customer-Focused - Anticipates, responds, and attends to the needs of customers and colleagues; keeps the customer interests in the forefront.

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