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Director Finance and Business Operations Professional Staffing provided pay range: This range is provided by Professional Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$150,000.00/yr Director Finance & Business Operations will be a pivotal strategic and operational leader, driving the company''''s financial health, operational efficiency, and crossfunctional execution within the facility services business. This role goes beyond traditional finance, building clarity, challenging assumptions, and proactively implementing solutions to grow revenue, reduce costs, expand EBITDA, and optimize the entire business operating model for a national servicefirst organization. This role reports to the President and has 2 direct reports. Responsibilities Strategic Financial & Operational Leadership: Act as a true ''''Business Operator,'''' deeply embedded in the business, proactively identifying and championing opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and overall operational improvement within our service delivery model. Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that align with the company''''s ambitious growth objectives, directly impacting business performance. Challenge assumptions across departments and propose datadriven solutions that lead to tangible results and execution in a service environment. Lead the strategic planning process, translating financial forecasts into actionable headcount plans and operational initiatives across service lines. Drive clarity across the organization by simplifying complex financial and operational data into understandable insights and actionable recommendations for a serviceoriented team. Financial Planning, Analysis & Management: Oversee all aspects of financial management, planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment for service operations. Develop sophisticated financial models to support critical business decisions, including capital allocation for equipment and talent, pricing strategies for services, and investment analysis. Conduct indepth performance analysis, identifying variances, trends, and drivers of financial results in service delivery, and proactively proposing corrective actions. Manage the company''''s cash flow, optimize working capital, and oversee all debt and equity financing initiatives. Ensure robust internal controls, risk management, and compliance with all financial regulations. CrossFunctional Execution & Optimization: Lead crossfunctional initiatives aimed at improving key business metrics, such as service contract retention, client satisfaction, operational productivity, revenue expansion, and service delivery efficiency. Work closely with GoToMarket (GTM) teams (Sales, Marketing) to understand lead generation, client acquisition, and GTM mechanics for service offerings, proposing enhancements to drive performance. Collaborate with Operations and Client Services teams to understand service delivery mechanics and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement in our service offerings and delivery. Drive initiatives to optimize internal processes, tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms across the organization, functioning as a leader for the company''''s operational backbone. Ensure all departments are working cohesively towards common strategic goals, acting as a critical ''''connective tissue'''' across teams. Data & Operational Insights Oversight: Possess a strong understanding of how operational data is structured and flows across various departments, from client sites to billing. Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and the effective use of operational intelligence to inform decisions. Drive initiatives to automate reporting and operational processes where beneficial for service delivery and management. Leadership & Business Ownership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and the executive team, providing actionable financial and operational insights. Instill a culture of ''''business ownership'''' throughout the organization, encouraging proactive problemsolving and execution, especially at the point of service delivery. Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering a team that is not just reactive but proactively contributes to business improvement. Represent the company in financial discussions with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and auditors. Qualifications Bachelor''''s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) highly preferred. Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in finance leadership roles, with a proven track record of driving operational execution and strategic impact, not just reporting. Demonstrated experience in a senior finance role within a dynamic servicebased industry, with a strong emphasis on operational leadership and crossfunctional collaboration. Strong financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills with an ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for service business. Deep understanding of sales strategies, service operations, and how various business functions operate and interrelate within a service delivery model. Highlevel understanding of operational data flow and internal process optimization. Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence crossfunctional teams. A proactive, selfstarting mindset with a strong bias for action and continuous improvement. Experience in the commercial cleaning industry or a related facility services industry is highly advantageous. Working Conditions This is a fulltime, inperson role. Regular travel to client sites. Workrelated travel, including overnight stays, will be required as needed to support the company''''s growth across North America. Attendance at industry events, company events, and client meetings is required. The role requires flexibility to work the hours necessary to achieve company goals and targets, which may include evenings and weekends for certain projects. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and General Business Industries Facilities Services #J-18808-Ljbffr