VP Finance

at  BCA Research

BCA Research is the leading independent provider of global investment research. Since 1949, BCA Research’s mission has been to shape the level of conviction with which our clients make investment decisions, through the delivery of leading-edge analysis and forecasts of all the major asset classes and economies. The firm maintains a head office in Montreal, with local offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore and Shanghai.

• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the CEO, CFO, CTO, and Leadership Team on strategic transformation efforts
• Design and deliver digestible quantitative outputs that consider the qualitative and operation elements surrounding initiatives, measure their progress, and provide a view on overall financial implications (ex: ROI)
• Proactively challenge and optimize the status quo Finance workflows to generate timely and decision-grade reporting deliverables
• Lead the Finance function and own its key reporting deliverables – these include budgets, reforecasts, monthly board reporting and presentations
• Lead planning of content and delivery of management packs and presentations for the Portfolio CEO & CFO, Brand MD, and Group Finance
• Analyze sales/revenue/profit trends, KPI reporting, and the outlook for the financial year to provide strategic recommendations to the brand leads
• Management, mentoring and development of a small team (2)
• When required, carry-out financial due diligence on any potential M&A activity and provide financial analysis on any potential disposals, including involvement in management presentations
• Strategic review and implementation of compensation plans (commission/bonus)

The role will require the candidate appreciate the deliverables-oriented environment and therefore a varying degree of demands and work volumes.

Education / Qualifications / Work experience

• Qualified Accountant (CPA) preferred and finance managerial skills
• Must have a proven track-record of evolving business models and reporting to reflect the changing nature of modern business and customer requirements to drive improved business performance
• Is execution-focused and is committed to delivering on time and at pace
• Someone who thinks deeply to understand business issues and then who acts decisively
• Strong understanding of subscription and data business models for information services
• Someone who demonstrates a continuous improvement mind-set and who always challenges the status quo.
• A senior finance professional with a performance mind-set, who thrives in complex environments and drives a transformational agenda.
• Provision of leadership with regards to managing the finance function, and achievement of financial and related productivity targets. Experience standing up a best-in-class Finance function preferred
• High level of analytical skills and financially astute
• Experience designing and implementing short/medium/long term financial planning, with the ability to assess risk and develop mitigation strategies
• Widely respected as a Finance expert within the business
• Excellent influencing capability in driving key decisions through to successful conclusions
• Proficient Excel skills, comfortable using PowerPoint and confident at presenting

Proposed reword to emphasize the impact: “Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the CEO, CFO, CTO, and Leadership Team on strategic transformation efforts”
Proposed addition: “Earn the trust of all cross-functional leaders as THE go-to Finance advisor and partner”
Proposed addition: “Proactively challenge and optimize the status quo Finance workflows to generate timely and decision-grade reporting deliverables”
Very important. Would reword to “Must have”
We embrace and support each other without labels to make BCA Research a phenomenal and progressive place to thrive. We offer a competitive compensation package and benefits. Flexibility, trust and responsibility for a balance between wellness and high performance. Professional development, Recognition and rewards and a team spirit, support and sense of belonging to the company’s goals and plans.
Join us and be part of a diverse team that shapes the future of investment insights.
BCA Research provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

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