Manager, Commercial Finance

Overview

The Manager, Commercial Finance Canada serves as the finance partner for the Canadian commercial business, supporting financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision-making across sales, margin, pricing, customer programs, and operational execution. This role partners with Sales, Operations Finance, Supply Chain, and senior business leaders to evaluate business performance, improve forecast accuracy, support profitable growth, and deliver actionable insights grounded in cabinet manufacturing economics, customer profitability, product mix, pricing, and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Canada Sales leadership to evaluate sales performance, margin trends, pricing, rebates, promotions, and customer profitability.
• Lead financial forecasting and variance analysis for revenue, gross margin, ESG&A, customer programs, and demand assumptions.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational cost drivers, including volume, mix, productivity, freight, inventory, and service-level impacts.
• Support pricing actions and customer program decisions through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and profitability recommendations.
• Collaborate with Operations Finance and Supply Chain to connect commercial forecasts with manufacturing capacity, inventory, and demand planning.
• Prepare executive-ready reporting and commentary explaining key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Prepare sales-related journal entries and account reconciliations, including customer programs and sales incentive plans.
• Identify and assess monthly financial risks and opportunities related to business initiatives.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify and evaluate potential new business opportunities.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support new business initiatives and partnerships.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field.
• Understanding and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, cost accounting, and core accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently engage with internal and external groups and across multiple departments or functions.
• Ability to critically assess and simplify processes and controls, and challenge business drivers and risks.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear executive-level insights and recommendations.
• Ability to optimize work processes, create efficient workflows, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required; Power BI or similar reporting and visualization experience preferred.
• Ability to travel 10% to 15% annually, including domestic and international travel.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant equivalent, Certified Management Accountant, and/or Master of Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of financial analysis and management experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 3 years with a PhD.
• Previous experience with Lean 80/20 principles is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits details were not provided.

Location

• Remote position requiring the candidate to work efficiently and independently from a home office while fulfilling assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Reliable internet connectivity is required to support virtual collaboration and meeting participation.
• Home office environment must include a dedicated workspace with appropriate seating, desk space, and lighting.
• Travel is expected 10% to 15% for plant tours, conferences, and meetings with business partners, which may require overnight stays and may extend across multiple days.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment (such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer).
• Includes typing, clicking, and writing.
• Frequently positions self to maintain information in drawers and shelving.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to read documents, emails, and computer screens, and to see details on printed materials and presentations.
• Consistently works in an indoor setting.
• While traveling, participates in meetings with finance and sales business partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

• Equal Employment Opportunity and nondiscrimination policies apply.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, contact the organization’s accommodations process.