Commercial Finance Manager (Contract)

Who We Are:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and analytically driven Finance Manager to support our Sales and Marketing Teams. This role blends financial stewardship, business partnership, and performance management. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, is process oriented with a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for business leaders. This role will be a contract position.
 
Key Responsibilities Business Partnership & Strategic Support:  

• Act as a financial partner to the Regional Sales and Marketing teams, delivering insights and analysis that drive brand growth, profitability, and strategic decision making.  

• Support the evaluation of commercial investments and promotional strategies, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and ROI expectations.  

• Proactively engage with business unit managers, providing monthly reports, commentary, and recommendations that influence operational and financial outcomes.  

Performance Management & Reporting:  

• Lead the monthly financial close for area of responsibility, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of results according to US GAAP and internal policies, assessing the impact of month results on future forecast and required actions by teams.  

• Monitor regional and brand P&L performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost saving initiatives to ensure budget compliance and financial discipline.  

• Prepare clear, insightful narratives that explain performance drivers and forecast changes to leadership.  

Financial Close, Forecasting & Planning:  

• Lead cross-functional partners and stakeholders through monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning for area of responsibility, including total P&L management, investment planning and resource allocation.  

• Monitor, forecast and challenge spending to ensure budget compliance with business unit owners. 

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across all brand related expenditures.  

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence:  

• Lead with a growth mindset, driving simplification, standardization, and automation of existing financial processes and reporting tools.  

• Troubleshoot data issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data accuracy, streamline workflows, and improve visibility into brand performance.  

Additional Responsibilities:  

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Sales and Marketing Finance organization.  

What You Bring:  

• University degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.  

• 6–8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within the CPG industry.  

• Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities, with experience using forecasting tools and working with complex datasets.  

• Ability to Motivate, lead and develop direct reports on operational responsibilities and provide mentoring and guidance including skill and career development. 

• Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.  

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with financial systems, reporting tools, and Excel/BI platforms.  

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly “tell the story” behind the numbers.  

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to partner effectively with Marketing, Brand, or Commercial teams.  

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.  

• Positive, energetic mindset with a drive for collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.  

What We Offer:   

• Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work

• Competitive Salary

• Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

• A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry