Director of Finance

About the Company
Our client is an automotive company. They are looking for a Director of Finance to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Company vehicle, gas card, and car insurance, and vehicle servicing
• Excellent pension plan
• CPA dues covered

About the Opportunity

• P&L Leadership & Commercial Governance
  • Provide enterprise-level financial leadership across all areas of the business, including Vehicle Operations, After-Sales, Extended Warranty, Captive partner, and corporate functions.
  • Demonstrate strong experience managing and consolidating full P&Ls, including G&A oversight and cross-divisional performance integration.
  • Guide business decisions through structured financial framing, KPI alignment, and disciplined performance tracking.
  • Develop and monitor enterprise KPIs that drive strategic accountability across departments.
  • Partner with executive leadership to evaluate opportunities, challenge assumptions, and ensure alignment with long-term financial objectives.
• Vehicle Pricing, Incentives & Lifecycle Economics
  • Participate in financial governance for vehicle pricing and incentive structures.
  • Demonstrate deep expertise in:
  • Direct and indirect incentives
  • Lease and finance subvention mechanics
  • Retail and wholesale economics
  • Vehicle residual value strategy and depreciation
  • Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program economics
  • Comprehensive understanding of full vehicle lifecycle from a financial lens:
  • Production planning
  • Allocation and wholesale
  • Retail sales
  • Incentive accrual and redemption
  • Remarketing and residual exposure
  • Oversee structured ROI analysis across incentive campaigns and promotional strategies.
  • Assist with alignment between pricing strategy, brand positioning, and financial performance.
• Extended Warranty & Insurance Product Economics
  • Demonstrate proven experience with OEM extended warranty, service contracts, and insurance-type products.
  • Oversee financial modeling and governance over:
  • Warranty reserve structures
  • Ancillary product profitability
  • Reinsurance or manufacturer obligor programs (where applicable)
  • Partner with After-Sales and program administrators to optimize long-term profitability and risk management.
  • Ensure proper accounting, compliance, and performance tracking of protection products.
• Electrification & Regulatory Financial Strategy
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of ICE, Hybrid, and Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) portfolio economics.
  • Understand GHG regulatory frameworks and their financial implications.
  • Provide financial insight into portfolio mix decisions and long-term electrification strategy.
  • Evaluate depreciation impacts and Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) considerations tied to evolving vehicle technologies.
• Mid-Term & Long-Term Strategic Planning
  • Lead financial modeling and build-out of mid-term and long-term corporate plans.
  • Demonstrate experience building comprehensive strategic plans across multiple divisions.
  • Provide scenario modeling that integrates product cycles, incentive strategy, regulatory shifts, and capital investments.
  • Support global OEM reporting and alignment with long-range objectives.
• Cross-Functional Strategic Partnership
  • Act as a senior finance partner to:
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Product Planning
  • After-Sales
  • Connected Services
  • Captive Partners
  • Understand the financial drivers within each functional area and guide decision-making accordingly.
  • Encourage open dialogue and idea-sharing while applying disciplined analytical challenge.
  • Elevate business acumen across departments by framing initiatives in structured financial and strategic terms.
• Global OEM & Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a senior financial liaison with company Corporation (Japan) and other global stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate experience operating within a global OEM structure, preferably within a Japanese corporate environment.
  • Lead financial discussions and negotiations related to:
  • Incentive programs
  • Pricing alignment
  • Residual value strategies
  • Capital allocation initiatives
  • Build trusted relationships with global finance counterparts and executive leadership.
  • Exercise cultural fluency and disciplined negotiation in a matrixed organization.
• Financial Planning, Reporting & Governance Oversight
  • Oversee enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Ensure strong IFRS compliance and audit readiness through leadership of the Controller and reporting team.
  • Maintain disciplined oversight of working capital, treasury visibility, and internal controls.
  • Drive system and reporting improvements across ERP and enterprise planning platforms.
  • Strategic Project Leadership
  • Demonstrate experience leading complex strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
  • Lead high-impact transformation projects across vehicle programs, business structures, extended warranty programs, and system implementations.
  • Ensure initiatives are structured with clear KPIs, measurable ROI, and disciplined follow-through.

About You

• CPA designation or MBA
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive automotive industry experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in senior finance leadership roles within:
• Automotive OEM
• Automotive captive finance
• Automotive distribution organization
• Proven experience:
• Managing and consolidating full P&Ls across multiple business units.
• Managing extended warranty and insurance-type OEM programs.
• Governing vehicle pricing and incentive strategies.
• Modeling lease, subvention, and residual value economics.
• Overseeing CPO financial structures.
• Building mid-term and long-term strategic plans.
• Partnering with executive leadership to drive commercial decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a global matrix organization.
• Strong familiarity with Japanese OEM structures preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling expertise and proficiency in enterprise planning systems (i.e. OneStream).
• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.
• Expertise in financial reporting, accounting systems, financial compliance and managing complex capital structures.
• Valid driver’s license and passport with no travel restrictions.

Salary Range
$160,000 - $180,000 / year

How to Apply
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