Arterra Wines Canada

Director, Supply Chain & Operations Finance

Arterra Wines Canada$126K — $173K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years of progressive Finance experience, preferably in Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Plant Finance.
  • Proven ability to distill complex operational and financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Experience in streamlining processes and improving reporting systems.
  • 4+ years of leadership experience in developing high-performing teams.
  • Familiarity with ERP/financial planning systems like JDE, JDA, or Hyperion.
  • Proficiency in Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
  • Exposure to winemaking or viticulture is advantageous; MBA/CPA designation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Operations leadership to optimize supply chain and operational strategies.
  • Provide financial insights on productivity initiatives and strategic investments.
  • Evaluate operational decisions for their financial implications on cost and profitability.
  • Deliver scenario analysis to inform decision-making and long-term value.
  • Support strategic initiatives like acquisitions and transformations impacting Operations.
  • Lead the annual capital planning process alongside Operations leadership and prioritize investments based on business impact.
  • Oversee financial results related to cost, inventory, and capital investments.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model supporting a balance of remote and in-office work.
  • Access to a competitive benefits and pension plan.
  • Product allowances related to company offerings.
  • Opportunities for training and development.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Exposure to learning about the wine industry.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Role Summary:

Provides strategic financial leadership & partnership to the Supply Chain organization. Acts as the bridge between Operations and Finance, delivering financial insights, inventory stewardship, capital investment governance, & performance management supporting operational excellence, productivity, cashflow & long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Partner with Operations leadership to support supply chain, manufacturing, inventory, and operational strategies.

  • Provide financial insights and decision support on productivity initiatives, network optimization, strategic investments, and operating model improvements.

  • Assess financial implications of operational decisions across cost, service, inventory, cash flow, and profitability objectives.

  • Deliver scenario analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making and long-term value creation.

  • Support acquisitions, integrations, transformations, and other strategic initiatives impacting Operations.

  • Partner with the EVP Supply Chain on multi-year value creation plans focused on productivity, inventory optimization, working capital improvement

CAPITAL STEWARDSHIP

  • Lead the annual and long-range capital planning process in partnership with Operations leadership.

  • Evaluate and prioritize capital investments based on strategic alignment, risk, return, and business impact.

  • Establish and maintain capital governance processes, including project approval, tracking, reporting, and benefit realization.

  • Monitor capital portfolio performance and challenge business case assumptions to ensure strong ROI outcomes.

  •  Provide financial oversight of inventory investments, inventory valuation, inventory accuracy, and working capital performance.

  •  Partner with Operations to ensure inventory strategies are aligned with business objectives and reflected appropriately in forecasts, budgets, and financial plans.

FINANCE EXCELLENCE

  • Provide financial stewardship of Operations results, including COGS, manufacturing costs, inventory, working capital, and capital investments.

  • Lead forecasting, reporting, and performance management processes that provide visibility into operational results and key business drivers.

  • Drive fixed and variable COGS analysis to identify productivity opportunities, cost drivers, manufacturing efficiencies, and margin improvement actions.

  • Deliver meaningful KPI reporting, variance analysis, and insights that drive accountability and business performance.

  • Champion the development and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and analytical tools that improve visibility and support decision-making.

  • Ensure appropriate controls, governance, and compliance related to inventory, capital expenditures, and operational financial processes.

  • Partner with FP&A and Controllership to ensure accurate financial reporting, inventory accounting, and forecasting assumptions.

  • Translate operational performance into clear financial implications, enabling proactive management of profitability, cash flow, inventory, and working capital.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

  • Build and develop a high-performing Operations Finance team with strong analytical, business partnering, and leadership capabilities.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

  • Develop organizational capabilities and succession plans to support future business needs.

What You Bring:

  • 8-10+ years of progressive Finance experience, including significant exposure toOperations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Plant Finance.

  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational and financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.

  • Experience simplifying processes, improving reporting systems, and designing new ways of working.

  • 4+ years of people leadership experience, witha track recordof developing high-performing teams.

  • Experience using JDE, JDA, Hyperion, or similar ERP/financial planning systems to enhance reporting and analytics.

  • Experience using Power BI or Tableau is an asset

  • Exposure to winemaking or viticulture is an asset.

  • MBA/CPA designation

  • WSET or similar wine education of winemaking and viticultureAbility to build productive relationships; and

  • Proficiency in planning, prioritization and project management.

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.

  • Competitive Salary and Bonus.

  • Benefits and Pension Plan.

  • Product Allowances.

  • Training & Development Programs.

  • Tuition Reimbursement.

  • Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.

  • A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

Compensation:Budgeted Range 6,111.00 6,403.00. The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

About Arterra Wines Canada

Arterra Wines Canada, Inc. is a Canadian wine company. The company is a subsidiary of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. Arterra Wines Canada produces and markets a range of wines, including red, white, and sparkling wines. The company's brands include Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, and See Ya Later Ranch. Arterra Wines Canada also produces and markets wine-based alcoholic beverages, such as ciders and coolers. The company has vineyards and wineries in various locations across Canada, including the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia and the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario.
Learn more about Arterra Wines Canada
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$1 billion

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