Manager of Finance & Administration (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Ltd. (http://www.tinhorn.com)

  Oliver, British Columbia

WestView Executive Search Ltd. is currently recruiting a Manager of Finance & Administration for Tinhorn Creek Vineyards.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Finance &Administration is a position that encompasses the following areas and duties:

 

1) Financial and Planning

• Develop and update the rolling long range plan for the company

• Prepare and monitor the annual budget and liaise with other departments to identify and resolve reasons for variances

• Continuously seek opportunities for cost savings and increased efficiency

• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans

• Develop financial strategies

• Conduct in-depth analysis of monthly financial statements and meet with the Board of Directors to discuss findings, status of capital projects, etc.

• Manage the capital expenditure plan to ensure projects are within approved budget

• Identify and manage risks and recommend strategies to mitigate

• Cash-flow management

• Prepare working paper files and liaise with external auditors

 

2) Administration

• Facilitate the smooth operation of the business by ensuring company systems (telephones, network, security monitoring, internet) are operational

• Ensure that company licenses, insurance, memberships are up to date and in good standing

• Maintain strong relationships with external providers such as bankers, legal counsel, etc.

 

3) Human Resources

• Administer the company’s Human Resources program including the performance development process, employee handbook updates and company benefit plan

• Work with the CEO in managing the company’s Health & Safety program

• Co-ordinate compensation administration for the company including salary reviews and bonuses

• Prepares all employee contracts and deals with legal counsel, as required, and any other external HR providers

 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education

A professional accounting degree is preferred however consideration will be given to an MBA with relevant experience.

 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of an operations/processing environment and the ability to link this to the financial side of the business (experience in winery operations would be a definite

asset)

• Excellent analytical and financial reporting/modeling skills

• Strong organizational skills and time management; able to manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines

• A track record of identifying cost saving opportunities and improving the bottom line

• Ability to develop good relationships and deal effectively with employees, board members, suppliers and customers

• A willingness to understand the needs of the sales and marketing and hospitality aspects of the winery and translate financial information to help them improve operations

• Advanced computer skills and the ability to maximize the use of Sage 50 Quantum system

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial models and reporting

 

• Problem solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions on a timely basis

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