Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data-driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 19 million square feet operating out of more than 175 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
About the role:
As a new role working in close partnership with the leadership team, the Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for leading strategic financial management — providing actionable insights and commercial analysis that drive profitable growth and data-informed decision-making aligned with business objectives. Additionally, the role supports key customer accounts, ensuring a strong financial focus across the business to deliver services in full alignment with contractual agreements.
Responsibilities Include:
* Partner with commercial, sales and operation teams to evaluate business performance, pricing strategy and profitability.
* Deliver timely and accurate management reports to the board that include clear insights and recommendations that drive performance and profit.
* Support the local leadership team(s) with robust business cases, forecasts and scenario planning.
* Lead the financial planning and analysis of key customer account(s), providing budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
* Become the Subject Matter Expert for the commercial contract with the customer and ensure compliance.
* Develop a strong commercial relationship with the customer and be the conduit between them and the Metro Supply Chain leadership and finance teams.
* Monitor key commercial KPI's that include revenue growth, profitability and margins. The ability to be in the detail is essential.
* Ensure financial controls and governance are embedded with commercial decision-making.
* Improve financial processes, tools and systems to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
* Work with the broader finance team to maintain compliance and consistency within financial operations.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
* Experience within similar commercial finance or business partnering roles that have delivered success and profitability.
* Strong financial planning and analysis experience.
* Have led finance teams and successful projects.
* Commercial acumen translating to financial best practices that drive financial success.
* Attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Confident communicator with ability to present at external and internal meetings, influencing and partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
* Advanced proficiency in excel and finance modeling.
* Professional Accounting Qualification.
Why Join Us:
* Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
* The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
* Company sponsored social events
* Community volunteering
* Death in Service
* Medical Cover
* BUPA Cashplan