WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a
Senior Manager Commercial Finance to join our
Incubator team on a
full-time and
permanent basis. The DECIEM
Incubator division is an agile, tight-knit, cross-functional team that brings new beauty brands to life. It is the entrepreneurial, innovative heart of DECIEM.
We are looking for an
innovative spirit with strong
financial acumen. You love
data & financials as much as you love understanding product propositions and consumer needs. You have a passion for
beauty and
product development and understand that only the right product with the right price and positioning can succeed in the marketplace. You could have been an entrepreneur in a different life, handling your financials with ease.
This position will be based out of our
Head Office located in
Liberty Village,
Toronto, and offers a
hybrid work schedule.
The
Senior Manager is a strategic partner to all key
Incubator teams:
Brand,
Creative,
Sales Planning, and
Online. They are responsible for the
financial health and and
growth planning of DECIEM's emerging brands and
global innovation pipeline. It is highly cross-functional. You will directly be on the ground, making decisions on how to
plan and
grow our
emerging brands. How do we
ensure financial stability? How do we
grow thoughtfully? How do we
invest in the right channels? This role blends
rigorous financial control with
entrepreneurial spirit, requiring the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
PAY RANGEThe anticipated base salary for this position is
$100,000 to
$110,000.
Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.
WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE- Be a key thought partner for Brand, Creative, Online, and Planning in building out a financial plan that shepherds the growth of our Incubator brands.
- Work directly with Brand & Creative teams in planning production and budget allocation
- Be see as a key point of contact in any commercial decision for Incubator
- Help establish a healthy business model for each Incubator brand
- Help track weekly sales reports so that teams are aware of progress
- Partner with Regions, Global Brand, and Incubator teams to review Year-to-Date (YTD) spending versus Plan.
- Improve, maintain, and develop spending trackers specifically tailored for incubator brand launches.
- Reconcile Purchase Orders (POs) in D365 against internal trackers to validate the accuracy of accruals.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the Global Incubator portfolio and Provide a monthly rollup of the forecast as part of the monthly financial Latest Estimate (LE) process.
- Analyze variances of forecasts against Actuals and Budgets, providing management with clear reasons for discrepancies.
- Partner with Product Development teams to calculate the profitability of new innovations.
- Oversee the full financial lifecycle of new launches, including obtaining pricing approvals and ensuring setup in D365.
- Conduct post-launch reviews with senior leadership to provide visibility on the total costs to launch and realized ROI.
- Create and automate financial reporting processes to find efficiencies in the incubator model.
- Perform controls on a timely basis and retain appropriate evidence (calculations, sign-offs) for SOX compliance.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE- 3-5 years of experience in a business-to-business (B2B) environment is a must; CPG/Retail preferred
- Relevant education in Finance & Accounting (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience is an asset
- Strong accounting and revenue management knowledge with extensive experience handling trade/marketing spend
- Strong experience with identifying system & process improvements and the documentation of such
- Experience with ERP implementations (D365 preferred) and process improvement documentation.
- Passion for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship
- Comfortable in a rapid, agile working environment
- Interest in beauty is an asset though not required
WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAMThere's a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here's a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order...
- Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
- 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
- Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
- A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
- Summer Friday's - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
- A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
