At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and support business performance across a dynamic, multi-site environment.
- Company: Join Transdev Canada, a leader in innovative mobility solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, career growth, and a positive social impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and collaboration within a diverse, international team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while driving financial excellence.
- Qualifications: Seeking a CPA or CFA with strong leadership and financial analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
Transdev Canada empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good. We are proud to provide 11 million passenger trips every day across 18 modes of transportation, in 19 countries, with efficient, easy-to-use and environmentally friendly transportation services that connect people and communities. Transdev Canada is 6,000 employees strong delivering mobility solutions in rail, transit, employee shuttles, school busing, inter-city coaches, non-emergency patient transportation, zero-emissions fleets, autonomous mobility and paratransit.
Position Summary:
The Head of Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership across the region. This role oversees financial planning, monthly financial processes, budgeting, forecasting and supports business performance while leading a geographically dispersed finance team through both direct and functional reporting relationships. The Head of Finance supports our rapidly growing region by supporting the valuation of acquisitions and pricing new work. Acting as a trusted business partner to operational leaders, the Head of Finance translates financial information into practical business insight, supports commercial decision-making, and helps drive sustainable business performance and growth.
Your role:
- Strategic Business Partnership: Partner with executives, General Managers and operational leaders to make informed business decisions through financial analysis and commercial insight. Help operational leaders understand the financial drivers of their business and improve financial literacy across the organization.
- Leadership: Build, lead, and develop a high performing Finance team, strengthening trust, collaboration, accountability, and engagement. Create a cohesive team culture that positions Finance as a trusted partner to the business.
- Growth & Integration: Support the financial integration of newly acquired businesses. Lead the regional financial integration of newly acquired businesses while supporting the implementation of standardized financial processes.
- Accounting, Reporting and Governance: Lead the regional finance function and foster collaboration across finance teams. Ensure timely month-end activities and strong financial discipline across the region.
The perks:
A comprehensive compensation package that includes annual bonus, paid holidays, vacation, and insurance. Career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence both across North America and Internationally. The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions. Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.
Your profile:
- A finance leader who enjoys partnering with the business rather than remaining solely in technical accounting.
- A commercially minded CPA or CFA with a strong accounting foundation and the ability to translate financial insight into sound business decisions and strategic outcomes.
- A leader who balances analytical thinking with practical business judgment.
Education and Experience:
- CPA or CFA may be considered an asset if paired with a commercial mindset.
- Progressive finance leadership experience within a complex, multi-site operating environment.
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
Calgary, in office position with up to 30% travel.
Head of Finance in Calgary employer: Transdev Canada
Transdev Canada is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the transportation sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Transdev offers ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development, all while being part of a team dedicated to driving sustainable mobility solutions. Located in a dynamic environment, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values financial expertise and strategic thinking.
