What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Field Finance Leader position at Avis / Budget Canada?
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At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.
The Senior Director of Finance, Field Operations is a hands-on finance leader responsible for driving consistent execution, performance management, and accountability across field operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Americas Finance, this role leads a team of Area Finance Directors aligned to the four U.S. operating areas and ensures that financial insights are translated into clear actions and measurable results.
This role is focused on operational excellence—standardizing how we manage the business, reinforcing rigor in performance reviews, and equipping field teams with practical tools and KPIs. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who thrives on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement, and who can bridge finance and field operations to drive day-to-day performance.
What You'll Do:
Business Partnership & Execution Focus
Serve as a pragmatic, execution-focused partner to the VP of Finance, EVP & Chief Operating Officer (Americas), and field operations leadership
Translate financial insights into clear, actionable plans for the field
Support day-to-day decision-making by connecting financial outcomes to operational drivers
Reinforce alignment between financial targets and field execution
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of four Area Finance Directors
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and business impact
Ensure consistent capabilities, tools, and approaches across all areas
Value Creation & Performance Management
Operationalize a consistent value creation framework across all operating areas
Ensure initiatives are clearly defined, tracked, and delivered with accountability
Monitor performance against key drivers (e.g., productivity, utilization, cost efficiency, ancillary performance)
Partner with field teams to remove barriers and accelerate execution of improvement actions
Reporting, KPIs & Analytics
Implement and enforce standardized KPIs across all operating areas
Ensure reporting is consistent, practical, and directly tied to operational decisions
Deploy dashboards and tools developed by transformation teams and ensure adoption in the field
Continuously refine reporting to improve clarity, usability, and actionability
Operational Review & Governance
Lead structured, recurring operating reviews with field leadership, focused on performance, gaps, and actions
Drive disciplined variance analysis and ensure follow-through on commitments
Establish a consistent cadence and format for performance reviews across all areas
Elevate issues, risks, and opportunities in a clear and timely manner
Process Improvement & Standardization
Drive adoption of standardized processes, tools, and methodologies across all operating areas
Ensure consistency in how financial and operational performance is measured and managed
Partner with transformation and corporate finance teams to implement new tools and frameworks effectively
Identify practical opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency in the field
Perks You’ll Get:
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles supporting operations
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Demonstrated success in driving performance improvement and value creation initiatives
Deep understanding of financial planning, analysis, and operational finance
Strong operator with a bias for action and execution
Ability to translate strategy into practical, field-level actions
Clear and direct communicator who drives accountability
Strong financial and operational judgment
Ability to build trust and influence across field leadership
Continuous improvement