Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week.

Welcome to Specsavers – where we’re not just about eyewear and eyecare, but about changing lives through better sight. Ranked the 11th Best Workplace™ in Canada and 16th globally by Great Place to Work®, we’re proud of our optometrist-owned model that delivers high-quality, accessible eyecare for every budget.

Founded 40 years ago in the UK by visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins, Specsavers has remained privately owned since day one. Today, we are a $7.8 billion global business with over 45,000 colleagues across more than 2,700 retail optical locations.

In Canada, our support office is based in Burnaby, BC. Since entering the market in 2021, we’ve been scaling rapidly, now with nearly 200 locations nationwide. With advanced clinical equipment and a wide range of affordable, high-quality eyewear, we’re transforming the way Canadians experience eyecare.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a values-driven organization, join us as we continue to grow. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

The role of Senior Finance Business Partner focuses on providing financial planning and analysis to the Canadian business. This role primarily focuses on financial business partnering with our Commercial and Product business leaders to support effective decision making and enhance the ongoing financial development of commercial operations in Canada. The role will play a key role in the accuracy and flow of data and the timely preparation of financial reporting. They will provide business units with financial insights, analysis, and tools to help them meet their financial objectives and align with the organization’s business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with department leaders to develop and maintain detailed annual financial budgets and forecasts in alignment with business priorities
• Analyse current and historical financial performance to identify trends and patterns, providing financial insights into future financial expectations
• Support in any operational forecasting and planning as required

Financial Analysis

• Collaborate with the Data team, and other departments, to use one source of truth for financial analysis involving, but not limited to, Product and Retail stores
• To provide insight to the Canadian leadership team about how changes to product range or product offers can affect profitability
• Conduct variance analysis between actual performance and budget/forecast, identifying key drivers and making recommendations for improvement across the Canadian business
• Evaluate the financial impact of various initiatives/projects and provide insights to leadership to drive informed decision-making
• Provide financial support to business cases and post-mortem analysis of initiatives

KPI Monitoring

• Drive the development of standardized dashboard reporting across the Canadian estate
• Develop and oversee the tracking and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to Product and Retail, identifying opportunities for performance improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies for KPI optimization

Financial Modelling

• Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making
• Conduct sensitivity analysis to assess the potential impact of various economic and operational factors

Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and monitor key business metrics
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform leadership and support strategic trade-offs
• Assist in the development of executive-level presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Partnering

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial and Product business leaders on financial performance, risks, and opportunities to inform optimal decision making
• Develop and maintain a internal network so that financial input and analysis is sought out for key decisions throughout the business
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product and other departments, to gather data, understand business requirements, and incorporate insights into financial plans.
• Conduct training and workshops to develop financial acumen and drive accountability across the organization

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial planning and analysis activities, driving efficiency and effectiveness in reporting, forecasting and analyses by designing scalable processes and working files. 

What We’re Looking For

Essential skills:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of accounting and/or finance experience, with 4+ years in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience partnering with key commercial decision makers and senior management to influence operational performance. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and distill complex financial data into clear and concise messages
• Advanced excel skills with proven ability to work with large and immature datasets.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to communicate productively to upper management .
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Desirable skills:

• Experience of accounting or financial planning & analysis in a retail environment
• Experience implementing and championing corporate performance management systems
• Eagerness to mentor and develop junior team members

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 base salary, plus quarterly bonus, profit sharing, and benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience

Speccies’ Benefits

• 4 weeks of vacation and 1 paid volunteer day
• 1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday
• RRSP matching
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Profit sharing program
• Healthcare spending account
• Health and dental benefits effective on your first day
• Team and company social events

Behaviours We Value

Collaborative: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose

Curious: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding

Courageous: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making

Compassionate: We care, support, and help each other

Commercial: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term

We hope that in applying with us, you value these things as well!

Our Hybrid Work Model

Experience the best of both worlds. At Specsavers, we embrace a hybrid approach that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. We come together in office three days a week to connect, innovate, and keep our culture thriving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting us at careers.ca@specsavers.com . We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.