We are thrilled to be partnering with a privatelyowned Canadian success story with an 85year history of innovation and growth in the international food and commodity sector to find a Vice President Finance for their team. They operate worldwide as a major player in the food trading and distribution business and more recently valueadded proteins. They are driven by their vision to use their industryleading expertise to provide their partners in the global food ecosystem with access to the most diverse assortment of food products and markets.
Their continued growth via both organic and recent M&A activity has lead to the creation of a Vice President Finance position reporting directly to the CFO and leading the full finance function. The VP Finance will lead a team of over 30 professionals and drive the focus on continuous improvement in processes analysis and strategic influence across the business.
Key responsibilities will include:
Financial oversight of all compliance areas including financing and customer credit agreements
Supporting strategic planning and decision support both longterm and current
Creating improved Budgeting Forecasting and Variance analysis for longterm and current budgets in support of the strategic plan
Cash Flow and Foreign Exchange management to support significant working capital investment in global commodities and other inventory
Risk Management and mitigation to meet regulatory requirements and standards and safeguard company assets and investments
Team leadership and development creating a culture of transparency and continuous improvement
Stakeholder Engagement by creating a robust system of reporting key metrics to drive action
Driving Operational Improvement across the organization by collaborating with the leadership team
The following qualifications will contribute to success in the role:
Accounting designation and/or relevant education (MBA B Com.
10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and accounting roles
Exemplary analytical leadership communication and influencing skills
Experience in a company with multiple legal entities in different jurisdictions
Experience managing large values of multiple currencies including hedging and other risk mitigation techniques
Strong software skills in Excel; experience getting maximum value from an ERP system
Personal traits: integrity dependability urgency driven to results
This opportunity provides significant room for personal growth and development and a career path with a company with longevity. If this sounds attractive apply now!
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