04 Aug
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HarveyLTD.
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St. John's
04 Aug
HarveyLTD.
St. John's
Role OverviewThe Pike Group is a diversified, growth-focused organization with operations in heavy equipment, trucking, and related industries. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead the next phase of growth.Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the COO, you will act as a true business partner, supporting strategy, improving profitability, and building the financial, people, and technology infrastructure required to scale a high-performance dealership group.Your MandateLead Finance, with oversight of HR and IT, ensuring sound financial stewardship, strong governance, and organizational capability to enable sustainable growth.This includes:Driving sustainable EBITDA growthBuilding scalable systems and processesEmbedding financial discipline into all areas of operationsEnabling expansion through data-driven decision-making and capital strategyWhat You'll DoDrive Strategy & GrowthPartner with the CEO and COO to execute the Group's strategic plan, including expansion and acquisitionsLead financial modeling, scenario planning, and capital allocation decisionsProvide insight that drives action—not just reportingManage the KPIs critical to dealership success:Expense ratiosInterest expenseGross margin by departmentInventory turns and agingWorking capital and cash flowDeliver actionable insights at the branch and executive levelSupport a sales-driven culture with disciplined financial oversightLead Dealership Financial PerformanceOwn the Finance FunctionLead all aspects of finance across a multi-entity structure:Budgeting, forecasting, and Financial Planning & AdminFinancial reporting and controlsCash flow and working capital managementOversee inventory strategy and floorplan financingEnsure accurate, timely financials that enable quick decision-makingPartner with Operations to Maximize ProfitabilityWork closely with the COO to improve efficiency, margins, and absorptionSupport pricing strategies, cost control,
and operational disciplineBring financial clarity to operational decisions across all locationsStrengthen the Business Backbone (HR, Payroll & IT)Oversee HR, Payroll, and IT (internal and outsourced resources)Collaborate with the COO to drive performance management, compensation alignment, and workforce planningLead IT strategy, including DMS optimization, system integration, and data visibilityGovernance, Risk & Financial DisciplineEstablish strong internal controls and financial governanceManage banking, audit, tax, and external stakeholder relationshipsIdentify and mitigate financial and operational risksEnsure the business is structured to grow responsibly and sustainablyCandidate ProfileWhat We're Looking ForCPA designation required10+ years of senior financial leadership experienceExperience in a dealership, industrial, or multi-unit operating environment strongly preferredDeep understanding of:Fixed operations and absorption modelsInventory management and floorplan financingMulti-location business performanceProven ability to drive growth and improve profitabilityExperience leading cross-functional teams including HR and ITA hands-on leader who can operate strategically and tacticallyExperience with Dealer Management Systems (Proceed for example) and assetPrior experience leading the HR function an assetWhat Success Looks LikeConsistent EBITDA growth and improved profitabilityStrong fixed ops absorption and margin performanceTight control of inventory, overhead expense, cash flow, and working capitalScalable systems and processes that support expansionHigh-performing Finance, HR, and IT functionsA finance function that is a true competitive advantageWhy Join the Pike Group?Be part of a growth-focused, entrepreneurial organizationWork directly with a driven CEO and operations-focused COOLead across multiple businesses with real impactHelp build a dealership group that outperforms the marketWe offer competitive salary and benefits, including cost-shared health, medical, dental, group RRSP, bonus opportunity.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Chief Financial Officer (St. John's)
🏢 HarveyLTD.
📍 St. John's