VP, Finance

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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VP, Finance 

As VP, Finance, based at our Burlington, Ontario head office, you will report directly to the President and serve as a strategic business leader responsible for driving financial performance and operational excellence across Wolseley Canada Inc. To excel in this role, you will need to be a forward-thinking, data-driven leader with strong business acumen and a passion for uncovering insights behind financial performance and operational drivers. 

You will partner closely with executive leadership to ensure financial integrity, optimize profitability, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization. 

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.

• Career development and training opportunities

• Life insurance, disability and wellness program

• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution

• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!

• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing

• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products

• Education reimbursement for employees

• Employee referral program

• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do: 

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for Business Finance, Corporate Finance & Strategy, Pricing, Credit & Collections, Accounts Payable, and Data Analytics teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals 

• Develop and execute financial strategies that align with long-term business goals 

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement 

• Lead initiatives that optimize pricing, credit and collections, and accounts payable processes 

• Drive advanced analytics and reporting capabilities to enable data-driven decision-making 

• Partner with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions and deliver measurable results 

• Enable and inspire finance leaders to develop their teams and individual talent through strategic coaching, while fostering a high-performance culture 

• Other duties as assigned  

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 

• CPA and/or CMA designation

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including corporate strategy and operational finance 

• Exceptional commercial acumen and strategic thinking 

• Expertise in pricing models, credit risk, and financial analytics 

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level 

• Industry experience in Plumbing/HVAC, CPG, distribution, or wholesale is an asset 

• Ability to travel across Canada (~10%) 

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications. 

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check.  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.