Prairie Co-op is hiring a full-time Director of Finance on a permanent basis at our Administration Office in Melville, SK.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.  To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.prairieco-op.crs [http://www.prairieco-op.crs].

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Finance is responsible for implementing financial strategies, managing accounting and budgeting, and ensuring the financial health of our organization. This is a key leadership role that will collaborate with the senior leadership team to contribute to the overall strategic planning and decision-making for Prairie Co-op. The ideal candidate is a proactive and experienced leader with a strong background in finance and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of financial practice.

The key responsibilities areas include:

• Provide leadership for Prairie Co-op’s Finance function, including general accounting, cost management, budgeting and IT.
• Understand and forecast business, industry, and economic trends to align and implement financial programs and policies.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships within the leadership team, actively participate in strategic planning and decision making, and participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and programs.
• Oversee the development and execution of the Prairie Co-op’s overall financial strategy, including accounting/financial reporting, budgeting, tax, audits, and external investing activities.
• Provide financial analyses, studies, and counsel on matters of significant financial impact, including economic/competitive trends, pricing, cash flow, product line evaluation, and capital additions.
• Lead and manage the finance team, including talent management, recruitment, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure the company’s financial and regulatory compliance and anticipate business challenges and opportunities.
• Develop and implement the department’s business plan and budget, including preparing and delivering presentations to various audiences.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• A degree in business or Finance is preferred. CPA designation is an asset.
• You have over 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, with prior leadership experience.
• You’re familiar with forecasting and budgeting, inventory control and asset management, internal and external audit for regulatory due diligence.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.  We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.

Apply at careers@prairie.crs [careers@prairie.crs] or email for more information. 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.