Vice President Finance - Toronto, Canada - Open Farm

Open Farm

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are:

Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America.

We are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl.

We believe the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.

In our accelerated growth journey and mission to Do Some Good for animals and the planet, we are looking for an exceptional, innovative, mission-driven finance leader to help build a globally trusted and loved brand and scale into the most successful omni-channel and sustainability focused CPG company in the world.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, FP&A will be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team and a pivotal leader, responsible for developing financial strategies and plans that align with Open Farm's long-term goals and objectives.

As Open Farm continues to grow, so do the size of complexities of our finance operations, so Open Farm is looking for a Vice President of Finance who has experience across a broad spectrum of finance disciplines to drive outcomes that create value.

Who We Are Looking For:

An ambitious, wellrounded, curious, and analytical individual who thrives in a fastpaced environment.
Someone who sets a high standard and fits in well with a bestinclass, topnotch Leadership, and investor team.
Someone with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and innate drive to create value for the business and push growth forward.

What We Offer:

The opportunity to grow and develop in a mission driven, dynamic, and fastgrowing company.
The opportunity to work at a high growth winning fast paced company with annual sales growth over 60% YOY, as well as a stable future growth runway through global and channel expansion.
The opportunity to lead a diverse range of interesting growth projects not limited to new market entry, vertical integration, current and future fundraising opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, private equity exposure and global growth.
Competitive salary and shortterms incentives, with an opportunity for longterm equity as part of total compensation
Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets) and people who are thoughtful and passionate about work and community.
Full suite of benefits including health benefits, RRSP matching, employee perks, and a monthly pet feeding program for someone who loves to keep their pet well fed yearround.

Key Responsibilities:

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Financial Leadership:

Provide strategic financial leadership to the Leadership team, guiding financial decisionmaking and driving longterm business success.
Oversee financial planning & analysis, including accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Assist in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the company to meet its longterm objectives.
Support the creation of board packages and monthly shareholder reports.
Ensure timeliness, accuracy and usefulness of financial management and reporting to the CFO and CEO
Manage all short and longterm strategic financial objectives, supporting the Leadership team with vital financial information and operational analytics, and driving a culture of accountability in managing this business.

- **Strategic Planning**:

Collaborate with the Leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
Assess and analyze market trends, industry developments, and financial implications to support informed decisionmaking.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to create detailed financial forecasts, budgets, and longrange plans aligned with Open Farm's unique market positioning.

- **Budgeting and Forecasting**:

Lead the annual budget and forecasting planning cycle, using a KPI based approach to planning for both our DTC and wholesale channels, while working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.
Implement robust forecasting models to identify potential risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive management of financial performance.

- **Financial Reporting and Analysis**:

Bring a deep understanding of FP&A to identify areas for optimization.
Conduct indepth financial analysis, presenting insights and recommendations to the Leadership team for continuous improvement.
Partner closely with internal team to provide insights and analysis to support sales planning, supply chain and inventory planning and omnichannel reporting.

- **Risk Management and Compliance**:

Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the financial health of the organization.
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, reporting requirements and accounting standards.

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