About the role
The Finance Leader will be the lead for the financial activities of the Chick-fil-A Canada ULC organization in accordance with the International Business Unit Operating Model. This role will report to the Chick-fil-A Canada Lead and will be an extended member of the International Finance Center of Excellence at the Chick-fil-A Support Center in Atlanta.
Responsibilities
- Utilize financial data, analytics, and microeconomic developments to influence business decisions in Canada, considering both internal and external factors.
- Lead financial modeling to support business planning and strategy development across Canada, aligning with both short-term and long-term goals.
- Provide support and oversight for budget planning, cost management, and financial performance monitoring in collaboration with the International Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team.
- Build and manage an in-country finance team, overseeing Restaurant Financial Services projects in support of the International Business Unit Operating Model.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of restaurant financial systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
- Foster relationships with divisional functional representatives to become a trusted resource.
- Develop and communicate restaurant performance trends and insights to the Canadian division team and Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team.
- Engage with Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team to offer expertise in tax planning and treasury management to ensure the deployment of effective and efficient strategies.
- Actively seek to understand Operators' perspectives, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of restaurant financial operations to represent the operator perspective in cross-functional settings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a financial leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or CGA/CMA designation is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Comprehensive understanding of essential financial control processes, reporting activities, and financial planning and analysis
- Ability to interpret and apply key financial indicators to make better business decisions
- Proven track record of performance and reputation with development and modification of financial modeling
- Ability to work with members across various organizational teams towards aligned objectives
- Self-motivated for continuous improvement of personal and professional skills
- Proven track record in building, growing, developing, and leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals
- Builds strong relationships with others and values the opinions and strengths of teammates
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Self-driven, exhibiting a personal drive for excellence and an eagerness to learn
Minimum Years Of Experience 10
Travel Requirements 10%
Required Level Of Education Bachelor's Degree
Major/Concentration Accounting, Finance
About Chick-fil-A Restaurants
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. For their Team Members, Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive culture, personal and professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility to thrive inside and outside of work. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held company that was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy.
About the role
The Finance Leader will be the lead for the financial activities of the Chick-fil-A Canada ULC organization in accordance with the International Business Unit Operating Model. This role will report to the Chick-fil-A Canada Lead and will be an extended member of the International Finance Center of Excellence at the Chick-fil-A Support Center in Atlanta.
Responsibilities
- Utilize financial data, analytics, and microeconomic developments to influence business decisions in Canada, considering both internal and external factors.
- Lead financial modeling to support business planning and strategy development across Canada, aligning with both short-term and long-term goals.
- Provide support and oversight for budget planning, cost management, and financial performance monitoring in collaboration with the International Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team.
- Build and manage an in-country finance team, overseeing Restaurant Financial Services projects in support of the International Business Unit Operating Model.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of restaurant financial systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
- Foster relationships with divisional functional representatives to become a trusted resource.
- Develop and communicate restaurant performance trends and insights to the Canadian division team and Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team.
- Engage with Chick-fil-A, Inc. finance team to offer expertise in tax planning and treasury management to ensure the deployment of effective and efficient strategies.
- Actively seek to understand Operators' perspectives, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of restaurant financial operations to represent the operator perspective in cross-functional settings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a financial leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or CGA/CMA designation is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Comprehensive understanding of essential financial control processes, reporting activities, and financial planning and analysis
- Ability to interpret and apply key financial indicators to make better business decisions
- Proven track record of performance and reputation with development and modification of financial modeling
- Ability to work with members across various organizational teams towards aligned objectives
- Self-motivated for continuous improvement of personal and professional skills
- Proven track record in building, growing, developing, and leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals
- Builds strong relationships with others and values the opinions and strengths of teammates
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Self-driven, exhibiting a personal drive for excellence and an eagerness to learn
Minimum Years Of Experience 10
Travel Requirements 10%
Required Level Of Education Bachelor's Degree
Major/Concentration Accounting, Finance
About Chick-fil-A Restaurants
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. For their Team Members, Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive culture, personal and professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility to thrive inside and outside of work. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held company that was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy.