Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (12 month contract)

Why you’ll love Softchoice:
We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.

The impact you will have:

Are you a dynamic, self-starter with a passion for driving innovation and making an impact with your financial insights? This is a rare opportunity to work for a growing employee- and customer-centric technology company undergoing an exciting business transformation. Softchoice takes enormous pride in creating an irresistible employee experience, which fosters a diverse, inclusive, winning environment that develops exceptional leaders, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 14 consecutive years.

Reporting into the SVP Finance, the Director of Reporting will build out and lead the financial reporting, analysis and planning in partnership with the Senior Leadership team and the Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs). This individual will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and strategic relevance of financial reporting to support decision-making by Regional and Executive Leadership Teams. This senior leadership role will also interact regularly with the Executive Leadership Team regarding corporate priorities and become a trusted business partner for the ELT, SLT and RVPs working closely to provide analytical expertise and drive business results. You are an ideal candidate if you thrive and excel in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working closely with a high caliber team inspired about growing a great company.

What you’ll do:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Lead the preparation, review, and presentation of monthly reporting packages, including consolidated and regional reports.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting, with focus on driving efficiencies through automation
  • Analyze monthly results to provide insights into forecast/budget variances, key performance indicators/ratios and financial statement trends
  • Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to provide insight into the financial performance of the business
• Business Partnership:
  • Act as a strategic advisor to the Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership teams, including the Regional Vice Presidents.
  • Collaborate with key members of Softchoice’s leadership team to develop financial strategies and drive analytics to enable better decision-making Translate complex financial information into clear, concise business insights for non-financial leaders.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop a team of six planning professionals (one Sr. Manager, two Senior Analysts and three Regional Controllers)
• Process Improvement
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance reporting processes, systems, and tools for increased automation, accuracy, and efficiency.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• At least 10 years of combined experience in Financial Planning & Analysis

• Exposure to Information technology industry a plus (but not required)

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business administration, economics accounting or other quantitative field
• Track record of academic achievement and professional advancement
• Demonstrated experience building and managing high-performing teams as well as collaborating with various functions
• Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel knowledge
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to identify and articulate strategic opportunities to drive exceptional business results. Ability to navigate complicated situations, analyze and summarize results with recommendation
• Extensive experience building and delivering presentations to Senior Executives
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills - extensive experience working with senior leadership and ability to gain trust across an organization
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Intellectual curiosity with strong business acumen and have an inclination to challenge the status quo
• A proven record of being a self-starter and someone who thrives on delivering exceptional results
• Strong work ethic with willingness to work extended hours during periods of high demand

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:
We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• The People: You’ll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
• High-Performing Culture: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
• Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
• Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help:
We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to asktalentacquisition@softchoice.com. We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:
We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don't worry. It's quick, simple and you'll be connected with your new team in no time.

Job Requisition ID: 6722
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