Wolseley Canada Inc.

Finance Business Partner (Burlington, ON)

Wolseley Canada Inc.$85K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • CPA designation (completed or in progress) strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, business partnering, FP&A, or strategic analysis.
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capability.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel; familiarity with Oracle GL, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with regional leadership to guide strategic and financial decision-making.
  • Provide insights into P&L health, highlighting emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Lead financial analyses including scenario modeling and ROI assessments.
  • Collaborate across functions for accurate forecasting and ensure team accountability.
  • Build relationships with business leaders, becoming a trusted financial advisor.
  • Develop strategic frameworks to enhance financial decision-making.
  • Deliver monthly performance commentary and prepare materials for executive reviews.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package for full-time permanent positions.
  • Health and dental benefits for eligible fixed-term contract positions.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity The Finance Business Partner (FBP) for the West (Alberta, British Columbia & Midwest) plays a critical strategic role in supporting regional leadership to drive financial performance, operational decision-making, and business growth. This is a highly collaborative, forward-looking position requiring an influential communicator with strong financial acumen and a deep desire to understand the business. The FBP acts as the financial steward for the region, ensuring a healthy P&L, identifying risks and opportunities early, and guiding investment decisions that shape the business’s future. Success in this role requires confidence, initiative, curiosity, and the ability to simplify complex information for operational leaders. This is a pivotal role, not just for finance but for driving broader business goals. What You Will Do   Strategic Business Partnering Partner closely with regional leadership to proactively guide strategic and financial decision-making. Provide forward-looking insight into P&L health, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities before they materialize. Lead scenario modeling, financial impact analyses, and ROI assessments for headcount, CapEx, new branches, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across functions to gather inputs needed for accurate forecasting, ensuring alignment and accountability across teams. Build strong relationships with business leaders, becoming a trusted advisor with a deep understanding of the region’s operations. Develop strategic frameworks or tools that could aid financial decision-making. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Prepare integrated budgets and forecasts based on regional business plans and operational realities. Facilitate cross-function workshops and meets to foster a culture of financial awareness among operational teams. Deliver insightful commentary on monthly performance including Sales, Margin, Opex and Working Capital, while emphasizing the value of storytelling with data to make insights more relatable and actionable for leadership. Conduct high-level strategic financial analysis (not transactional day-to-day accounting tasks). Prepare and present monthly Regional Business Review materials, including presentations for the CFO and executive leadership team. Support special projects with data-driven insights, modeling, and strategic recommendations. Controls, Compliance & Governance Perform and report on monthly SOX and Base Financial Controls compliance testing such as Revenue Cut-off, Inventory Cut-off, and Credit Note Review and demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity throughout all layers of the business. Ensure alignment with financial policies, processes, and best practices. Mentore team members are stakeholders in compliance matters to promote a culture of accountability. What You Bring University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field. CPA designation (completed or in progress) strongly preferred 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, business partnering, FP&A, or strategic analysis. Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capability. Advanced proficiency with Excel; familiarity with Oracle GL, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau an asset. Highly collaborative, approachable team player with the confidence to engage and challenge leaders constructively. Comfortable presenting to all levels of leadership, including executives. Strong initiative: proactively seeks involvement, proposes solutions, and doesn’t wait to be asked. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Existing Vacancy - Backfill   Ready to Shape the Future?  Join Wolseley Canada and take the next step in your career. Apply today to become a trusted partner in our mission to deliver excellence and innovation across Canada’s infrastructure.  Please note: Wolseley uses AI-assisted tools to support applicant screening. Where a salary range is posted, the total compensation range posted for this role represents the total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable.  Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role.  Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and contract length. Full-time permanent positions are eligible for the full benefits package. Fixed-term contract positions may be eligible for health and dental benefits depending on the terms of the position. Short-term contract positions are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.  This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. 

About Wolseley Canada Inc.

Wolseley Canada Inc. is a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products in Canada. The company offers a wide range of products from leading manufacturers, including pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures. Wolseley Canada has been in business for over 60 years and has a network of over 220 branches across the country. The company is committed to providing its customers with the best possible service and is dedicated to helping them find the right products for their needs.
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