Job Description
Job Description:
At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.
We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Overview
We are looking for a proactive and analytically driven Finance Manager to support our Marketing and Go-to-Market teams, with a focus on Agency Brands. This role blends financial stewardship, business partnership, and performance management. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, is process oriented with a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for business leaders.
Key Responsibilities Business Partnership & Strategic Support:
Act as a financial partner to the Marketing and Go-to-Market teams, delivering insights and analysis that drive brand growth, profitability, and strategic decision making.
Support the evaluation of brand investments and promotional strategies, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and ROI expectations.
Proactively engage with business unit managers, providing monthly reports, commentary, and recommendations that influence operational and financial outcomes.
Partner with IT to build automated dashboards and reports that integrate data from ERP, CRM, financial systems, and the enterprise data lake.
Performance Management & Reporting
Develop and maintain a reporting framework to track the performance of Agency supplier businesses from both the Arterra and Supplier perspectives.
Monitor brand P&L performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives to ensure budget compliance and financial discipline.
Prepare clear, insightful narratives that explain performance drivers and forecast changes to leadership.
Financial Close, Forecasting & Planning
Prepare and analyze the monthly financial close for assigned areas within the Marketing organization, assessing the impact of results on future forecasts and required business actions.
Lead cross-functional partners and stakeholders through monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning for Agency Brands, including brand investment planning and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across all brand related expenditures.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
Develop and maintain a standardized reporting framework to track Agency Supplier business performance from both Arterra and Supplier perspectives leveraging Hyperion data and Power BI
Lead with a growth mindset, driving simplification, standardization, and automation of existing financial processes and reporting tools.
Troubleshoot data issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes.
Document data flows, reporting logic, and system interactions to ensure transparency and repeatability.
Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data accuracy, streamline workflows, and improve visibility into brand performance.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Marketing Finance organization.
What You Bring
University degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
6–8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within the CPG industry.
Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities, with experience using forecasting tools and working with complex datasets.
Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with financial systems, reporting tools, and Excel/BI platforms.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly “tell the story” behind the numbers.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to partner effectively with Marketing, Brand, or Commercial teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Positive, energetic mindset with a drive for collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
What we Offer:
Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.
Competitive Salary and Bonus.
Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.
COMPENSATION: Budgeted Range – $101,355.00 - $131,165.00 The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.
The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.
We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.