THE ORGANIZATION
GS1 Canada is a neutral, not-for-profit association that develops standards for efficient business communications. With roots dating back to 1975, even before the very first barcode was introduced, GS1 has been a trusted strategic partner that inspires, leads and enables best-in-class supply chain. GS1 standards improve efficiency, safety, security, sustainability and visibility of value chains across physical and digital channels in 25 sectors, and are the most widely used system of standards in the world.
GS1 Canada is one of 116 GSA Member Organizations. Through a unique community management role, GS1 Canada collaborates with business leaders, industry boards, advisory councils and industry Community Groups to develop standards, guidelines and non-proprietary business solutions. Partnering with industry, GS1 Canada provides education and implementation support to subscribers of all sizes across multiple sectors.
When directed by industry, GS1 Canada develops ECCnet Industry Managed Solutions to address specific sector-wide, non-competitive business process issues designed to enable organizations of all sizes to meet Canadian trading and regulatory requirements. GS1 Canada is a global leader in delivering the highest quality, perpetually cleansed and updated bilingual product content, becoming the one true source of data excellence for Canadian industry.
Mission:
We believe in the power of global standards to transform the way we live and work.
Vision:
To be a Trusted Strategic Partner that inspires, leads and enables best in class supply chain.
Values:
- We are guided by integrity always.
- We actively demonstrate inclusive collaboration.
- We strive for innovation.
- We act with accountability.
- We aim to super-serve subscribers.
THE OPPORTUNITY
A key member of the leadership team, the SVP Finance is accountable for the development and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide business and financial strategy and supporting initiatives in alignment with GS1 Canada’s strategy to ensure the organization continues to be well-positioned to add value to the subscriber community. The SVP Finance reports to two Co-Presidents and oversees a team of 16.
Bringing a financial lens to the interpretation and delivery of the new three-year strategic plan, the SVP will focus their efforts in four critical areas:
- Strategic Partner: contribute to the strategic planning process, demonstrating a strong understanding of the external market, existing business and value proposition; ensure the appropriate measurement of strategic initiatives, including robust financial modelling, forward-thinking insights, and identification of key metrics; lead the management of the corporate and board scorecards’ contribution to the strategic vision; lead and guide Executive and Management teams in business drivers and value-generation opportunities, service and customer segmentation, and gaps to critical mass adoption.
- Finance and Accounting Excellence: lead the evolution of the organization’s financial practices; build a responsive and flexible budgeting process, integrating financial practices and accountability into all areas of the business while ensuring efficiency and efficacy of financial reporting and analysis; create a simple, robust, flexible and understandable pricing model that resonates with customers and ensures cost recovery; continuous improvement of Financial team’s capability, functional systems, work processes, policies and governance; drive the development of financial acumen across all areas of the business.
- Steward: protect the vital assets of the company and, along with the entire leadership team, protect the ongoing financial health and sustainability of the organization; create transparency around the financial health of the organization, and ensure compliance with financial regulations; communicate risk and value appropriately, develop strategies and process to mitigate risk across the organization, and ensure the appropriate risk management and financial controls are in in place; participate in the broader governance and risk management practices of the organization in partnership with technology, cyber security, human resources and legal.
- Catalyst: drive growth through the ability of the organization to identify the financial return on investment of potential growth opportunities; create a system for measuring and communicating the value that solutions and standards deliver to customers; protect the non-profit status of the organization while ensuring opportunities for growth are identified; oversee financial advice on the research, development and feasibility of new solutions and operational effectiveness; generate creative ideas that address sector/subscriber needs.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attributes:
- Senior finance generalist with deep experience overseeing all financial aspects of the business, including financial planning, controllership, accounting, risk and costing in a relevant business of similar or larger scope/scale and complexity.
- Strong financial planning, modelling and risk management experience to support product development, business management and future growth.
- Thinks and acts strategically, anticipates future direction and proactively builds plans in partnership with others to create future capacity.
- Creates consensus through collaboration and facilitation; excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish credibility and co-operatively build and manage relationships across the organization, including with the Board.
- Generates creative ideas that address business needs, add value to the business and support strategic initiatives.
- A skilled change leader who has successfully managed integrated changes across the organization; brings a continuous improvement mindset and has led implementation of and/or is experienced in ERP automation systems.
- Achieves results through others; works in partnership with all areas of the business to align accountability for results against performance measures.
- A talent champion who leads, motivates, coaches and holds accountable a team aligned to GS1’s values and principles of shared responsibility and shared success.
GS1 Canada is committed to helping all employees, customers, stakeholders and subscribers in an effective and timely manner by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Our policies and practices are intended to foster diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility, while also ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination and harassment.
