Head of Finance

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job Description

Welcome to the wonderful world of Lush. We like to do things differently and are looking for an inspiring Head of Finance who has the expertise, vision and passion to ensure the Finance team is not only getting the job done but is valued by the entire business as an integral partner in achieving our ambitious growth plans in North America. We are in the process of creating a cosmetic revolution and we want someone who is as excited as we are by the prospect of achieving this goal. You have experience in making change and can do so in a way that aligns with our Lush values.

This is a particularly exciting, but intensive period of projects, foundational system improvements and a renewed focus on growth, so we are looking for an organised, but dynamic individual who can proactively evolve and improve the current structure and processes. You know how to actively listen and can effectively lead teams through multiple projects from concept to execution. You know how to be curious about opportunities and can take a holistic view to identify risk.

Lush is a true vertically integrated retailer including manufacturing, retail, distribution, digital corporate streams. You will lead, plan, organize and evaluate the overall operation of the Finance Department, leading a team of 50 people, with 6 direct reports across Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Payroll. You will be comfortable regularly interacting with all levels of staff and providing them with insightful, forward-looking leadership, guidance and support.

Collaborating with the business operators and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be an essential part in growing talent in our business. Your ability to be real with feedback and support will help foster an environment that allow for true development.

People that are eager to integrate and who can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business thrive at Lush. You must have a passion for bringing value, leading change and having an impact on the organizations you work with.

Our Lush staff live with purpose, finding their personal value connection with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. #mylushlife

Responsibilities:

Plans, monitors, implements, controls and evaluates all areas of the finance department

Proactively leads all compliance and governance initiatives to protect company interests while fulfilling the requirements of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and accounting standards.

Facilitates effective working relationships between the organization and external contacts such as government, licensing, auditors, legal advisors, community partners, the public and other interested groups

Develops, monitors, implements and evaluates policies, procedures and standards to support the finance department

Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and makes clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization

Participates and brings value to management team strategic planning and project evaluation

Administers, evaluates and oversees all significant contracts with external business partners

Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external clients.

Leads the company's risk analysis, ranking issues and developing plans to mitigate

Ensure that financial data is properly understood and can make communicate key messages to all levels.

Ensures financial reporting provides insight to operations versus financial plans and identifies corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications:

CPA or equivalent with 10+ years' experience at a Director/Head of Finance level

Self-motivated professional with the ability to focus, prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, high-energy environment to deliver a high-quality output

A proven collaborative, proactive and inclusive approach to business support

Proven success record in training and development of others and building strong teams

Excitement and a commitment to learn, understand and relate to Lush's core brand values

Can distill and summarize large and complex data sets in a simple and concise way and present it clearly without losing sight of the big picture

Exceptional communication skills both written, and oral are essential to succeed in this role.

Strong team player that can drive discussion but is coachable and always open to hearing a different view.

Preferred:

Experience in high volume, vertically integrated retail and digital operations including manufacturing environments

Able to travel domestically and internationally

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

About LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Every brand builds itself on a philosophy. It’s what defines them, shapes them, makes or breaks them. It’s what prompts people to gravitate towards or turn away from them. Our approach to skincare keeps in mind that everyone is unique, and that applies to their skin, too. We believe in allowing skin to function naturally, with as little interference as possible. We love products that benefit the skin in a gentle way. We appreciate that you’re the person who’s most familiar with how your skin behaves and reacts to the changing seasons and products you use, and we’ll always be there to help you find the perfect products and skincare routines. We believe that fresh is best. While fruit is growing on a tree, it receives a constant flow of energy. As soon as it’s picked, it starts to decompose. The sooner we use it, the higher its nutrients and the greater the benefit to your skin. With that in mind, we regularly stock our fridge with the finest, freshest ingredients ready to be mixed together and turned into your favorite products. A great example is our Fresh Face Masks, which are made and sent out to stores every week so that your skin can soak up the benefits of all the nutrients and enzymes packed into each mask. It’s the freshest way to keep skin happy!