Franchisee Financial Performance Manager

Reports to: Senior Manager, FP&A

Location: Vancouver BC

Annual Salary range in BC: $80,00-90,000

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A fantastic opportunity exists for a full time Franchisee Financial Performance Manager to join the COBS Bread Finance Team, as we look to double our business within the next five years. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial and commercial advice to the Franchise Operations Team and Franchisee to improve their profitability and performance. The Performance Manager will be responsible for assessing and identifying financial risk and opportunities across the franchise network by means of providing advice on the financial viability for business sale and purchases.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders (including Franchisees, COBS Bread Support Team, financial institutions and lawyers) to support the financial and commercial health of the franchise network
• Identify and assess the financial risks and improvement opportunities across the franchise network and working to achieve sound financial and commercial outcomes for both COBS Bread and its Franchisees
• Ensure the accuracy of financial data provided by franchise bakeries
• Assess the financial risk and security of franchise bakeries

• Evaluate the financial viability of bakery property and franchising agreements
• Provide recommendations to the Franchising team as it relates to potential candidates interested in purchasing a bakery business
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing and new financial institutions that have partnered with COBS Bread
• Support the Senior Manager of FP&A with reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table:

• 4+ years' experience in finance is required
• Experience in franchise and commercial banking is an asset
• A post-secondary degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• CA or CPA accreditation is an asset
• Tactful in addressing Franchisee performance issues and impacts on the network
• Strong effectiveness in building relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong business acumen related to financial reporting and analysis
• knowledge of banking and funding requirements
• Ability to build relationships and influence sound commercial outcomes
• Interpersonal and great communication skills both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• Strong skills in MS Office including Excel
• Knowledge of retail leasing and operations is an asset

Benefits

What's in it for you:

Not only do we have fresh COBS Bread product delivered daily to our Vancouver Support Office, we offer some pretty sweet perks too!

• Flexible work arrangements with a combination of working in the Vancouver Support Office and remotely
• A work from home reimbursement to ensure you're set up for success
• Competitive salary and vacation plan, and individual bonus plan
• A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching, and Health Spending Account
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• Subsidized wellness program, and paid day for community service and volunteer time
• An open, 'continuous-learning' environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Complimentary self-serve kitchen of fresh produce, deli meats and of course, COBS Bread and treats!

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

About COBS Bread

With over 160 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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