BRP
We are looking for a finance professional with an interest in marketing to elevate our finance team among the best in the retail & consumer goods sector. Your mandate will be to contribute to the development of the finance marketing practice and support the financial management of the marketing organization. You will partner with marketing leaders to manage and optimize their operating budgets and strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate has a strong finance or accounting background, strong skills to rapidly extract and structure large sets of data in Excel and SQL, and excellent information formatting and storytelling abilities.
We expect a candidate that will quickly capture the big picture, and then contribute to laying out the roadmap to build the practice and create value with actionable insight for all business partners.
This role, based at our Montreal office, will report directly to the Director Finance – Marketing & Omnichannel experience.
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Be the financial business partner & controller for the global marketing team.
- Develop and implement tools and processes to improve the financial operations of different marketing team such as the production studio, shows and events, brand strategy and go-to-market, etc.
- Support teams to develop their annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, set financial goals, identify risk and opportunities, and provide regular reporting and variance analysis to track progress against strategic initiatives.
- Ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX and financial procedures, including the approbation of contracts and expenses and the monthly/quarterly closing and reporting process.
- Support the development, implementation and monitoring of business case and other investments projects.
- Partner with the marketing leadership team to understand the dynamics of their strategies and provide them accurate and insightful financial analysis.
- Elevate the knowledge of the Corporate & Regional finance team by presenting insightful metrics and analyses on major marketing trends, challenges and opportunities, along with actionable recommendations to improve customer acquisition and retention.
- Partner with Marketing data science and analytics to develop a methodology to forecast return on investment of our marketing efforts and educate the organization about it.
THIS ROLE is a good fit IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
- A bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with great interest in marketing.
- More than 7 years of financial management experience working with senior business and finance leaders in a large multinational company, investment banking, big 4 audit or as a consultant.
- A black-belt in Excel financial modelling and data manipulation.
- A self-starter, self-motivated and enthusiastic leader with good business sense.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Inquisitive mindset with high analytical skills.
- A passion for metrics and figures with attention to detail.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN
Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus: we work hard, and we know it. This yearly thank you is our way to fuel your dreams.
- Generous paid time away: winding down is as important as creating the future of recreational products.
- Pension plan: we want to make sure you’ll enjoy retirement; we’ve got you covered.
- Collective saving opportunities: being part of BRP allows you to tap into the strength of our saving programs.
- Industry leading healthcare: fully paid by BRP, this program is here for you, whatever happens, so you can focus on what matters.
What about some feel good extras:
- Flexible work schedule: balance is key to innovation, and we want to make sure you are at the top of your game with a schedule that will work for you.
- Summer schedule: time flies at BRP, so we hit pause to enjoy it.
- Holiday season shutdown: between Christmas and New Year’s, we close our facilities and refill on good times.
- Educational resources: you love what you do, and we get you resources to stay cutting-edge, so we all win together.
- Discount on BRP products: what we build is amazing, freeing, revolutionary, and you’re first in line for the experience.
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.