Vp of Finance - Remote, Canada - Powered by People

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Remote, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Powered by People (PBP) is looking for an exceptional VP of Finance who will drive finance effectiveness in a B2B global marketplace company, by establishing measurable processes to improve international business efficiency and determine growth goals across a fast growing business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Partner with other members of the senior leadership team to execute the current corporate strategic plan, and develop future plans
Serve as the key finance advisor to the CEO acting as the strategic finance lead on company growth, corporate strategy and the daytoday financial management of the organization
Guide leadership through forecasting and planning cycles while improving budgeting and reporting processes
Operate with significant autonomy and independence, showing high judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications
Analyze and interpret the impact of various funding strategies while working in the context of broader corporate goals
Supervise and provide input on structuring, legal negotiation, and documentation with funding counterparties alongside senior stakeholders in the business
Maintain a deep understanding of the company's financial position, proactively identifying and communicating key revenue & cost drivers, opportunities for near

- and long-term cost optimization, and areas for risk mitigation

Collaborate with leadership to set financial KPI targets, both at the company and departmental levels; track and communicate performance against those targets on an ongoing basis

Requirements:

10+ years in diversified leadership roles, driving and implementing financial systems
5+ years of direct, handson experience in eCommerce, FinanceTech and/or SaaS industry
Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
Proven experience developing and executing business strategy
History of decision making based on business metrics
Ability to take initiative and ownership in a constantlychanging startup environment
Strong communication and organizational skills; skilled at working with and managing remote teams
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, with a proven track record of leadership and driving results

Cando attitude

PBP is a lean team and responsibilities may fall outside of this exact job description

Benefits

PBP is a social enterprise startup whose mission and values of creativity, responsibility, innovation, diversity, transparency and sustainability are a force for good.

Join a passionate global, remote-first team using technology to connect small batch makers and independent brands with buyers and conscious consumers.

We provide meaningful, cross-functional and collaborative work, support establishing your home desk, co-working space in our hubs, and opportunities to travel.

We are reimagining a world Powered by People. Come join us.