Finance Manager, Cannabis Retail

About SNDL

SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL."

SNDL is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Firesale Cannabis.

SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer and one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in Canada specializing in low-cost biomass sourcing, indoor cultivation, product innovation, low-cost manufacturing facilities, and a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, Versus, Value Buds, and Vacay.

SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the North American cannabis industry.

Job Overview

The Cannabis Retail Finance Team is a unique group within SNDL that provides support to business partners across a varied range of activities.

The team works closely with Category Management, Supply Chain, Marketing and Operations in retail cannabis stores as well as the SNDL corporate finance team providing support for setting, tracking and achieving financial goals.

The role will be responsible for planning, forecasting and reporting activities, as well as driving business analysis and strategic insights.

We are an amazing team of passionate, active and dedicated leaders who are counted on as key business partners in strategic and operational decisions.

You will be able to add value immediately, see the big picture, and develop a business and finance skill set that you can leverage in your future roles within the organization.

If you’re curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then SNDL is definitely the place to be!

Role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Drive planning, forecasting and reporting related processes across the company as both a process owner and analytical thought leader.
• Help drive the company towards better outcomes through accurate forecasting, clear communication of performance, and insightful synthesis of results.
• Support the periodic financial close and forecasting process by providing insights on financial performance, guidance on expected gaps and plan / forecast variance analysis.
• Help design and build presentations for Executive and Board level audiences.
• Partner closely with business owners throughout the Company to build collaborative working relationships to achieve superior results through data driven insights.
• Oversight of the financial planning tools and technology, including driving the enhancement roadmap in partnership with our financial systems team.
• Streamline processes, optimize financial systems, and help build out reporting infrastructure.
• Support the development of weekly financial forecasts that accurately predict store performance; analyze and interpret variances to prior forecast, budget and prior year performance.
• Drive various regular and ad hoc analytical projects that deliver key insights for making critical business decisions.
• Contribute to the team’s strong collaborative culture by developing strong cross-functional partnerships and relationships to support initiatives and by fostering a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.

Experience and Qualifications :

• A post-secondary education in Finance or related field is required; experience working in a fast-paced environment, particularly corporate and / or retail will be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years’ finance or accounting experience.
• Enrollment in CPA or CFA program is an asset.
• Experience building presentations with commentary to convey analysis and insights in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to bring together and manage interactions with colleagues from across the team and organization.
• Strong initiative and business acumen, with an ability to focus on continuous improvement and an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Results-oriented and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work with and manipulate large volumes of data and translate into meaningful and insightful reporting.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using business data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a basic security clearance.

Benefits

At SNDL, we offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees' well-being and professional growth :

• Attractive starting salary
• Incentives, including an annual bonus structure
• Extended benefits package including medical and dental coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Generous vacation package
• Hybrid work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Store discounts for all our brands
• Innovative environment fostering growth and continuous learning
• Opportunities for advancement within a positive work environment

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed.

We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.