Director Planning & Performance
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Pricing, Deal Advisory, or Business Performance Management.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Drive Growth. Shape Strategy. Influence Big Decisions.
We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Director Planning & Performance to lead pricing governance, deal economics, customer profitability, and commercial financial analysis across our growing business. This is a high-impact leadership role that partners closely with Business Development, Operations, Legal, FP&A, revenue assurance and executive leaders to support profitable growth and informed decision-making.
If you're equally comfortable building sophisticated financial models, influencing senior leaders, and crafting compelling business cases that drive action, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Lead Pricing Strategy & Deal Economics
- Evaluate and structure financial models for new business opportunities, contract renewals, expansions, and strategic customer initiatives.
- Develop pricing models, cost-to-serve analyses, margin requirements, and commercial governance processes.
- Assess profitability drivers across warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and broader supply chain solutions.
- Support negotiations and executive approval processes with data-driven recommendations and financial insights.
- Build robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.
- Translate complex data into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to assess opportunities, investments, and operational improvements.
- Ensure analytical integrity, model accuracy, and strong governance practices.
- Lead customer, contract, site, and service-line profitability analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins, pricing effectiveness, and operational performance.
- Conduct post-deal reviews to measure actual performance against business case assumptions.
- Develop KPI dashboards and commercial performance reporting that support continuous improvement.
- Act as a trusted finance partner to Business Development and Operations teams from opportunity identification through implementation.
- Evaluate contract terms, risk exposure, service commitments, and investment requirements.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and guide stakeholders toward commercially sound decisions.
- Help strengthen commercial finance capabilities, processes, and best practices across the organization.
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial designation preferred.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Pricing, Deal Advisory, or Business Performance Management.
- 5+ years leading complex projects, cross-functional teams, pricing initiatives, or commercial finance activities.
- Experience within third-party logistics (3PL), supply chain, transportation, warehousing, distribution, or fulfillment environments is strongly preferred.
If you're looking for an opportunity to combine financial expertise, commercial strategy, and business leadership, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead pricing governance, deal economics, financial modeling, and profitability analysis for customer contracts, sites, and service lines. Partner with business development, operations, and executive teams to guide commercial decisions, improve performance, and support profitable growth.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, supply chain, or a related field is required; a CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial designation is preferred. Candidates should have 8–10 years of relevant commercial finance, FP&A, pricing, deal advisory, or performance management experience, including 5+ years leading complex projects or cross-functional commercial initiatives; 3PL or supply chain experience is strongly preferred.
Skills
- Pricing Strategy
- Deal Economics
- Financial Modeling
- Cost-to-Serve Analysis
- Customer Profitability Analysis
- Commercial Finance
- Business Case Development
- Scenario Analysis
- Executive Presentations
- KPI Dashboards
- Performance Reporting
- Contract Evaluation
- Risk Assessment
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- FP&A
- Pricing Governance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings Program with Company Match
- Company Team Wear Allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company-Sponsored Social Events
- Community Volunteering
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Commercial Finance
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Pricing Strategy
- Pricing Governance
- Deal Economics
- Financial Modeling
- Cost-to-Serve Analysis
- Customer Profitability
- Contract Profitability
- Business Case Development
- Scenario Analysis
- Margin Analysis
- Post-Deal Reviews
- KPI Dashboards
- Commercial Performance Reporting
- Revenue Assurance
- Contract Renewals
- Contract Risk Assessment
- Executive Decision Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Third-Party Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Fulfillment
- CPA
- MBA