Director of Finance | Phoenix Glass
Search Overview
Organization:
Phoenix Glass
Sector:
Architectural Glass, Glazing, and Construction Services
Location:
British Columbia, Canada
Mandate Type:
Executive Search
Leadership Function:
Director of Finance
Search Scope:
National and Targeted Search
Engagement Focus:
Executive Leadership Appointment
Confidentiality:
Open Executive Search Process
The Context
Phoenix Glass, a growing and highly respected organization within the architectural glass and glazing industry, was continuing to expand its operations and project portfolio across British Columbia.
With increasing project complexity, operational growth, and continued expansion within the commercial construction sector, the organization identified the need for a strong financial leader capable of supporting long term growth, operational oversight, and strategic business decision making.
The role required more than traditional financial management expertise. Leadership was seeking a finance executive capable of operating as a strategic business partner while supporting project driven operations, financial planning, organizational scalability, and executive level decision making.
Given the entrepreneurial and fast paced nature of the business, the leadership team maintained exceptionally high standards throughout the search process, placing significant emphasis on leadership capability, adaptability, communication style, and long term organizational fit.
The Leadership Need
Phoenix Glass was seeking a finance leader with expertise in operational finance, construction and project based financial environments, budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting, reporting, and organizational growth.
The ideal candidate required the ability to support ownership and operational leadership while helping strengthen financial processes, operational visibility, and long term strategic planning initiatives.
Equally important was the need for a collaborative and forward thinking leader capable of building trusted relationships across the organization and contributing beyond the traditional scope of finance.
The mandate required identifying a candidate capable of growing alongside the organization and supporting its continued expansion within the construction and glazing sector.
The Assignment
KIRAH was engaged to conduct an executive search for the organization’s Director of Finance role.
The assignment focused on identifying high calibre financial leaders with experience supporting operationally intensive and project driven business environments.
The search process emphasized leadership capability, business acumen, organizational fit, and long term partnership potential in addition to technical financial expertise.
Given the importance of the role, the engagement involved targeted market outreach, structured evaluation, and close collaboration with ownership throughout the search process.
The Search Approach
KIRAH conducted a focused market search targeting senior finance professionals across construction, glazing, manufacturing, and project based operational environments.
The process emphasized identifying leaders with strong operational finance backgrounds and experience supporting entrepreneurial and growth focused organizations.
A targeted executive outreach strategy was implemented engaging finance leaders with expertise in project based financial operations, organizational scaling, strategic planning, and executive business partnership.
Particular emphasis was placed on identifying dynamic and adaptable leaders capable of operating effectively within a fast paced construction related environment.
Candidates progressed through a comprehensive evaluation process focused on financial leadership capability, communication style, strategic thinking, operational understanding, and long term organizational alignment.
Following the assessment process, 7 high calibre senior finance candidates were formally presented to the organization for consideration.
The process emphasized quality, leadership potential, and long term fit throughout every stage of engagement.
Throughout the search process, close collaboration was maintained with ownership and leadership to ensure alignment on business priorities, operational expectations, and organizational culture.
The engagement focused on identifying a leader capable of contributing both operationally and strategically as the business continued to grow.
The Appointment
The search resulted in the appointment of Sunny Minhas as Director of Finance for Phoenix Glass.
Sunny brought a strong combination of financial expertise, operational understanding, leadership capability, and entrepreneurial mindset aligned with the organization’s growth trajectory and operational environment.
His collaborative leadership style and strategic approach quickly positioned him as a trusted business partner within the organization beyond the traditional scope of the finance function.
The appointment represented an important leadership addition as Phoenix Glass continued strengthening its operational and financial leadership infrastructure.
The Impact
Strengthened Financial Leadership
Supported the appointment of a finance executive capable of contributing strategically across operational and growth related initiatives.
Enhanced Executive Partnership Capability
Helped strengthen collaboration between finance leadership and ownership through the appointment of a trusted strategic business partner.
Delivered a High Quality Executive Search Process
Conducted a targeted and highly selective search process resulting in the presentation of 7 senior level finance candidates.
Supported Long Term Organizational Growth
Contributed to the organization’s broader goals related to operational scalability, project growth, financial oversight, and long term business development.
Key Outcomes
Successful Executive Finance Appointment
Completed the placement of a Director of Finance aligned with the organization’s operational and strategic priorities.
7 High Calibre Candidates Presented
Delivered a curated shortlist of senior finance leaders through a targeted executive search process.
Strategic Business Partnership Alignment
Identified a leadership profile capable of contributing beyond traditional finance responsibilities.
Growth Focused Leadership Placement
Supported the organization through the appointment of a dynamic finance leader aligned with long term business growth objectives.