JYSK Canada Looking for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Coquitlam, BC Full Time

As one of world’s leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. The company is very proud of the inclusive and collaborative culture. Our values – Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit – are not just words on the lunchroom wall but are consistently communicated and lived. Our values are undoubtably the reason JYSK has flourished in Canada over the last 27 years with more than 60 stores and 1100+ colleagues.

JYSK is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Canadian Executive Management Team, based in beautiful home office in Coquitlam, BC. Leading a team of about 20, the successful candidate will be responsible for finance, loss prevention, and real estate acquisitions and leases for JYSK Canada. We are looking for someone who can think strategically but is also keen to make things happen personally and through getting the best out of their people.

The ideal individual will need to be a results-oriented effective communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment. You are open to change and ready for any challenge. You take pride in delivering high quality results within the deadline and you always contribute proactively and professionally to the team.

The role:

This hands-on role is both a strategic and operational opportunity where you’ll use your in-depth experience to lead and influence colleagues across all areas of the business. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) partners with the Executive Management Team members to drive the growth of JYSK Canada– with competitive growth plans over the next 5 years! The Executive Management team is passionate, nimble, and close to the business. Together we build JYSK’s business plans ensuring they are in line with the strategic direction and Key Performance Indicators.

This role will also take the accounting function to the next step – supporting the accounting activities, providing financial insight, and owning financial and regulatory reporting. Another key function of this role is to evaluate and assess potential real estate acquisitions and leases, from sourcing new opportunities and considering their potential profitability for JYSK to initial deal sourcing and underwriting through to closing.

This position is directly accountable to the CEO and the Board acting as the Board’s principal Finance Advisor; delivering financial results with integrity and that are free of material errors; efficiently managing the finances of the organisation; and ensuring its key strategic and policy objectives are met.

Competencies & Personal Characteristics

• Leadership – Achieves desired organizational results; a proactive and positive team player who leads by example and sets and communicates clear goals.
• Strategic – Develops/implements a plan in support of organizational strategic direction and supports achievement of overall organizational goals/needs.
• Integrity and Honesty – Shares similar core beliefs, attitudes and behaviors embodied by JYSK; demonstrates a resolute commitment to and respect for the rules and core values of the organization, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety.
• Accountable – Holds self and others accountable for responsibilities; focuses on results and measuring attainment of outcomes in a business focus.
• Effective Working Relationships – Treats colleagues and customers with respect and resolves conflicts respectfully; negotiates effectively; provides effective feedback to colleagues/employees.
• Customer-Focused – Anticipates, responds, and attends to the needs of customers and colleagues; keeps the customer interests in the forefront.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• 10 to 15 years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in a retail environment
• Exceptional ability to monitor, allocate, and control finances on a large scale
• Advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, and loss prevention concepts, programs, and practices in a multisite business
• Superb people management and communication skills, able to manage priorities and create high performing teams
• Willing to travel nationally – Valid driver’s license required
• Must be authorized to work in Canada

What does this role offer you?

• The possibility of being part of a growing strong retailer that has been present in Canada for 27 years.
• Be a part of a dynamic team and culture.
• The opportunity to have a rewarding career with various prospects for career advancement across different functions and teams
• A great benefit package (including medical, vision and dental, EAP, and RRSP program)
• An amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products

For the right candidate, this will be a diverse, interesting, and challenging role. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, come join JYSK and experience it for yourself!

Additional Information

JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all candidates to apply. Our company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where Colleagues can fully develop and utilize their talents and strengths. We consider all applications based on the position requirements, and we do so without regard to any unrelated factor and/or characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.