Director of Finance Poppy & Peonies

Director of Finance Opportunity at Poppy & Peonies: Shape the Future of a Thriving Brand

Are you a strategic and results-oriented finance leader with a passion for driving growth in the dynamic world of eCommerce? Poppy & Peonies, a vibrant and innovative brand creating stylish and functional accessories, is seeking a talented Director of Finance to join their team. Bloom Workplace Design Consultancy is delighted to partner with Poppy & Peonies in finding their ideal candidate.

About Poppy & Peonies: A Brand with a Purpose

Founded by Natalie Dusome, Poppy & Peonies is more than just a brand; it’s a mission to create practical, stylish, and consciously-made accessories that empower individuals. From humble beginnings in Natalie’s basement to appearances on Dragons’ Den, Poppy & Peonies has experienced remarkable growth. Committed to sustainability, all products are vegan, cruelty-free, and PETA-approved, with plastic-free shipping and eco-friendly materials.

The Role: Financial Architect of Growth

As the Director of Finance, you will be instrumental in shaping Poppy & Peonies’ financial strategy and driving sustainable growth. This is a pivotal role where you’ll be responsible for:

• Strategic Financial Planning & Growth: Developing and executing long-term financial strategies, building financial models for new revenue channels, and evaluating investment opportunities.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Tracking: Leading annual budgeting and re-forecasting processes, monitoring KPIs, and providing insightful performance reports.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Managing liquidity, forecasting cash needs, and maintaining strong banking relationships.
• Financial Compliance & Risk Management: Overseeing accounting operations, ensuring tax compliance, and mitigating financial risks.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Collaborating with Marketing, Merchandising, and Operations teams to optimize ROI, pricing strategies, and supply chain efficiency.
• Systems, Processes & Team Leadership: Implementing and optimizing financial systems, automating reporting, and leading a high-performing finance and accounting team.

What You’ll Bring: Expertise and Vision

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A professional designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, or CFA.
• Proven experience in a finance leadership role.
• Experience in eCommerce, retail, fashion, or consumer goods (preferred).
• Strong background in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

The Recruitment Process

Bloom’s dedicated Talent Advisor, Erica, will guide you through the recruitment process, which includes:

• Video Screen with Erica
• Video Interview with Natalie Dusome (Founder + CEO)
• Take Home Assignment
• Video Interview with Sola (VP Marketing) & Steph (VP Operations)
• Reference checks
• Offer

Location and Total Rewards

This is a remote opportunity for candidates located in Canada. Poppy & Peonies offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 CAD
• Performance bonus
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year
• 5 additional flex days
• $1,500 CAD annual health spending account
• $250 CAD annual period & menstrual budget
• $1,000 CAD annual allowance towards Poppy & Peonies product
• $400 CAD home office setup allowance

How to Apply

Poppy & Peonies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, please submit your application via Bloom. To demonstrate you’ve read the job posting completely, please mention the word HEROINE and tag RMzQuOTYuNDQuMjI= in your application (#RMzQuOTYuNDQuMjI=).