Commercial Manager at COBS Bread in Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

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Commercial Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Finance

Annual Salary: $85,000 to $95,000 based on experience 

Location: Vancouver, BC  

At COBS Bread, we believe in supporting the success and sustainability of our franchise network through strong partnerships, commercial insight, and operational excellence. We are looking for a commercially minded and analytical Commercial Manager to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting franchisee financial performance across the business.

What you will be responsible for:

Financially Critical Bakery Support

• Monitor cash flow and financial performance of at-risk franchisee locations
• Identify financial risks early and support the development of recovery plans
• Track progress against recovery milestones and maintain accurate reporting records
• Support repayment plans for outstanding franchisee debts
• Provide regular financial risk reporting to Finance and Operations leadership

Banking Relationships

• Support relationships with preferred banking and lending partners
• Assist franchisees in navigating financing options and lender connections
• Maintain and update franchisee financing resources and documentation

Franchise Gate Process

• Administer financial assessments within the franchisee gate approval process
• Maintain gate tracking documentation, approvals, and pipeline reporting
• Partner with Franchise Development and Legal teams to support smooth execution of the process

Financial Assessment – New Franchisee Candidates

• Review financial submissions from prospective franchisees
• Assess financial viability, credit profiles, and business plans
• Prepare recommendation reports highlighting financial strengths and risks
• Communicate financial expectations and requirements to candidates

Multi-Site Franchisee Growth Reviews

• Conduct financial reviews for franchisees seeking expansion opportunities
• Assess profitability, debt obligations, and working capital capacity
• Provide recommendations and escalate financial concerns where appropriate

Bakery Issue Reviews with Operations

• Partner with Operations teams to review underperforming bakery locations

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support action plans
• Follow up on agreed actions and track financial outcomes

Other tasks and projects as assigned.