Financial Manager Job

Getting Ready to the Challenges at Big Way Group!
We’re looking for an experienced Financial Manager to lead the finance and accounting function of Big Way Hot Pot restaurant network. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting and internal controls, and you will provide the financial insight our leadership team needs to grow profitably and sustainably.
More details...
Job position: Financial Manager
Business name: Big Way Group Inc.
Address: 208-2633 Viking Way, Richmond, BC V6V 3B6
Number of vacancies: 1
Term of employment: Permanent, Full-time
Language of work: English
Start Date: As soon as possible
Wage: $58 per hour
Working hours: 30 hours per week

What you’ll do...
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the centralized finance and accounting function that Big Way Group Inc. provides from its head office for the Big Way Hot Pot restaurant network across British Columbia and Ontario.
• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process with the senior management; set location-level sales, food-cost and labour-cost budgets for our hot pot restaurants across British Columbia and Ontario, and monitor results against targets.
• Prepare and review monthly and year-end financial statements and management reports for each restaurant company and for the group as a whole.
• Analyze the sales, food costs and labour costs of each restaurant, identify underperforming locations and recommend cost-control measures.
• Evaluate the financial feasibility of new restaurant openings, including build-out and equipment budgets, lease terms and payback analysis, and track actual spending against approved budgets.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, financing arrangements and capital-expenditure planning to support the continued expansion of the restaurant network.
• Develop and enforce financial policies and internal controls for cash handling, purchasing approvals, inventory counts and supplier payments, and work with the purchasing team on ingredient pricing and supplier terms.
• Oversee tax and regulatory compliance for the group’s restaurant operating companies and coordinate year-end reviews with external accountants and tax advisors.
• Evaluate and improve the group’s financial reporting systems, including the integration of POS, payroll and accounting software across all locations, to deliver timely and standardized reporting.
• Supervise, train and mentor accounting staff, assign duties and review their work.

We’re looking for someone to have...
• A bachelor’s degree in economics, commerce, business administration or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis or financial management, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and multi-entity or multi-location financial reporting; experience in the restaurant, hospitality or retail industry is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with high attention to detail and integrity.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills, with the ability to lead a finance team, set clear priorities and work effectively with senior management and restaurant managers.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Staff discounts on food and beverages
• Group insurance plan
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to play a key leadership role in the continued growth of a rapidly expanding Canadian restaurant group

If you are an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.
Apply Now!
Please send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Big Way Group- Financial Manager.”
Please do not walk in or phone us directly to submit your application. We thank all that apply but please note that only those candidates that are selected to move forward will be contacted for an interview.

Big Way Group Inc. is the Canadian parent company and centralized management company for the Big Way Hot Pot restaurant network. The company provides strategic leadership and centralized management for all Big Way locations across Canada, driving the brand’s continued growth and ensuring a consistent guest experience across the network. Since opening our first restaurant in Metro Vancouver in 2022, Big Way Hot Pot has grown to more than 20 locations across British Columbia and Ontario, serving guests an authentic, fully customizable hot pot experience built on fresh ingredients, signature house broths, and warm, attentive service. From our head office in the Greater Vancouver area, our corporate team works closely together to support every restaurant and keep the Big Way experience consistent as we grow. With four new restaurants opening soon and our brand expanding into the wider North American market, we're just getting started!