Finance Director

Finance Director

The VL Group is a growing network of pharmacies with several locations across the Greater Quebec, Chaudière-Appalaches, and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions.

Our success is built on engaged teams, local managers, and a long-term vision focused on human, performance, and innovation. As part of our growth, we are looking for a Finance Director who will act as a strategic partner to the pharmacy owners & associates and actively contribute to the growth of the VL Group.

? Salary: Starting from $120,000 per year

Your Role

Reporting to the associates, you will oversee the overall financial management of the organization while supporting managers in decision-making.

You will play a key role in improving processes, tracking financial performance, and strategic planning of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Supervise all accounting and financial activities of the Group.
• Ensure the integrity of financial statements and management reports.
• Lead and motivate the accounting and payroll team.
• Participate in the evolution of the organization's financial structure.

Analysis and Performance

• Develop and analyze financial performance indicators.
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor their execution.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and cost control.
• Support associates in making strategic decisions.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate external audits and relationships with financial partners.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls.
• Participate in managing the organization's financial risks.

Organizational Development

• Optimize administrative and financial processes.
• Participate in acquisition, integration, and growth projects.
• Contribute to digital transformation and continuous improvement of financial practices.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (a significant asset).
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience in team management.
• Excellent analytical and financial communication skills.
• Strategic vision and strong ability to positively influence decisions.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented, and continuous improvement approach.

What Sets You Apart

• You can see both the numbers and the human impacts behind decisions.
• You enjoy building solid and sustainable structures.
• You are recognized for your diligence, judgment, and ability to support managers.
• You enjoy evolving in a growing entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join the VL Group?

• Growing organization.
• Proximity with decision-makers.
• Strategic mandate with a concrete impact on the organization.
• Human, collaborative, and dynamic environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• Group insurance, collective REER, and employee assistance program.