Manager, Tbs Strategic

**Manager, TBS Strategic & Operational Financials**:

- Requisition ID: 1436
- Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
- Job Type: Full-Time

**Who We Are**:
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 30+ Ontario-based brewers Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.

**The Role**:
We are currently searching for a **Manager, TBS Strategic & Operational Financials.**This is a** full-time, permanent opportunity** reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Performance, Supply Chain. In this role, you will will lead the financial management of The Beer Store’s logistics organization, serving as the primary finance partner for supply chain operations. This role is responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic financial analysis across all base business and strategic initiatives.

With direct accountability for the financial health of TBS Logistics, the Manager will guide senior leadership through data-driven decision-making and serve as the resident expert on supply chain financials. The role involves frequent collaboration with senior management, distribution centre managers, and cross-functional teams.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide financial planning and drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and strategic evaluation.

**Location**:
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning for TBS supply chain in collaboration with the Director, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual performance review packages, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
- Analyze financial and operational data to assess KPIs and recommend strategies to improve supply chain performance
- Translate financial data into actionable insights through dashboards, board reporting packages, and variance analyses
- Lead ad hoc financial initiatives and strategic analyses to support supply chain optimization and business growth
- Identify and implement enhancements to forecasting accuracy, reporting clarity, and financial planning processes
- Design and track monthly performance reviews and strategic initiatives, collaborating with Finance and Operations SMT
- Manage capital expenditure tracking and financial validation for strategic initiatives, supporting SMT decision-making and owner queries
- Contribute to corporate target setting, budget development, and cost allocation across PnLs as part of enterprise-wide planning
- Maintain strong relationships across departments, reporting directly to Finance and dotted-line to TBS Logistics GM, ensuring alignment and communication
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

**Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- MBA, CPA preferred

**Experience**:

- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance within a high-growth or mid to large-sized company

**Skills**:

- Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP, with strong experience in financial systems
- Proficiency in BI tools preferred (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
- Strong communication skills, strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to connect operational KPIs with financial results
- Well developed business acumen and integrity as this role is privy to sensitive/confidential information
- Leadership and mentoring abilities as they relate to knowledge sharing and empowering indirect reports
- Technical expertise in budgeting, forecasting and capital spreadsheet modelling
- Exceptional analysis skills from a quantitative and qualitative standpoint
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills, aptitude to coach and mentor direct reports
- Ability to de