Director, Business Performance Jobs

About us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products products in Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe, Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and. Youngs, Greenland and Karro’s in the United Kingdom and Europe. We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Business Performance, the Director, Business Performance applies disciplined analytics and entrepreneurial insights to drive superior performance and business excellence across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• Continuous Improvement of performance reporting and decision-making methodology to support the growing business.
• Collaborate with Sales/Marketing teams to manage and take decisions on prices, sales programs, promotions and product innovation to drive superior business results;
• Use disciplined analysis, modeling and forecasting to inspire and drive superior performance;
• Identify and lead the organization to solve for poorly performing customer listings;
• Apply relevant business insights and knowledge to generate sound decision making within the company’s commercial activities;
• Work with Sales/Marketing leaders to develop pricing strategies and manage margins;
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain and Finance leaders to manage operating costs and drive operational excellence;

Requirements:

• Thoroughness and attention to detail;
• Experience with an ERP system and strong computer skills including advanced excel/spreadsheet modelling.
• 10 years plus experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry is preferred;
• Relevant Post-Secondary education in finance with an accounting designation
• Travel required as per business need
• 5 years plus of progressive experience working is a director or senior manager role
• CPA is a must, MBA is preferred;
• Demonstrated solid business acumen and sound decision making skills;