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About Ownr
At Ownr, we have built the leading business registration platform in Canada and have helped over 135,000 Canadians establish their businesses. We take pride in simplifying what it takes to start a business, and we provide ongoing support that helps entrepreneurs succeed.
What will you do?
Ownr, an RBCx company, is hiring a Director of Strategic Finance to join our team in Toronto. With the full support of RBC, Ownr is set to embark on its next growth phase as the leading platform for entrepreneurship in Canada. In this role, you will steer Ownr through its scale-up phase, optimizing its SaaS model, and developing a strategy for future growth.
Reporting directly to Ownr's CEO and working closely with other senior leaders, the Director of Strategic Finance will build compelling business cases, identify opportunities for growth, and keep Ownr on a strong financial footing to serve the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs.
As a member of Ownr's leadership team, you will work across all verticals, tracking metrics from a financial standpoint, and providing insights to guide Ownr's strategy. Using your deep understanding of SaaS business models, and your proven financial and business acumen, you will have the opportunity to apply your ideas and passion to bring about tangible outcomes across a scaling venture.
As the Director of Strategic Finance, you will drive all financial functions related to the operations and future growth of Ownr. Your role will include but not be limited to:
Strategic Financial Planning: Develop business cases to inform strategies across multiple business verticals, including product innovation, marketing, sales, and data analytics.
Financial Analysis: Provide insights that will support decision-making across verticals; collaborate with other financial professionals to optimize spend; hold others accountable for spending decisions by tracking impact and opportunities.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare and present annual budgets and periodic forward-looking forecasts with the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances; provide ongoing reporting and consultations to leadership team and business units.
Stakeholder Management: Lead the preparation of quarterly Board meeting materials; regularly report to executive leadership and other stakeholders, and build confidence in Ownr's financial strategy.
Risk Management: Proactively mitigate risks through ongoing reporting and collaborating with risk management experts.
Corporate Development and Strategy: Identify and assess opportunities for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
Analytics and KPIs: Track and analyze metrics in collaboration with Ownr's data analytics and engineering teams; maintain an unwavering commitment to data-driven decision-making.
Leadership: Act as a trusted leader and mentor across business units; help all team members prepare goals with meaningful financial impact; communicate the broader business strategy throughout the enterprise.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build cross-functional relationships across all other business units, from engineering to customer success, ensuring that business decisions are made with a fully informed financial understanding.
What will you need to succeed?
At least 8-10 years in finance-related roles, with at least two years specializing in Strategic Finance (startup, scaleup or FinTech environment preferred).
A professional delegation such as CFA, CPA, or similar
Demonstrable experience in providing meaningful financial insights to inform a successful business strategy.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, financial modeling skills, and impeccable attention to detail.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and train diverse teams.
Nice to Haves:
A passion for entrepreneurship and/or experience working with products and services targeted at the SMB segment.
Experience pushing forward big initiatives while navigating a complex, multi-faceted financial institution.
An MBA or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
What's in it for you?
Be part of Ownr's collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team, where your work is valued and directly impacts the organization's success.
A strong organizational culture that moves like a startup with the support of a large enterprise. We thrive on the challenge to be our best and work together to help our customers succeed. We care about each other and believe achieving success is a shared goal across the organization.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits. Leaders who support your professional development through coaching and managing opportunities.
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