We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic Canada Business Unit. This strategic and hands-on leadership role is critical in overseeing financial operations driving business performance and supporting informed decision-making across the organization. You will act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional leaders leveraging your financial acumen and operational insight to enhance financial planning reporting and governance. The ideal candidate is a proactive finance professional with manufacturing experience and a passion for continuous improvement in a matrixed environment.
Qualifications :
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles consolidating inputs across brands & departments
- Prepare insightful monthly variance analysis bridging actuals to budget/forecast with business context
Operational Finance & Business Partnering
- Collaborate with operations supply chain and product development teams to identify cost drivers and improve margins
- Monitor manufacturing variances (labor materials overhead) working closely with plant-level stakeholders
- Support inventory valuation and costing methodologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Reporting & Systems
- Deliver timely and accurate management reporting packages KPIs and dashboards
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP ensuring accuracy timeliness and relevance.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes through automation and system enhancements
Team Leadership & Compliance
- Manage and develop two direct reports fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning
- Ensure adherence to internal controls accounting standards and compliance with internal/external audit requirement
Strategic & Ad Hoc Analysis
- Support strategic initiatives with scenario modeling investment analysis and business case development.
- Provide ad hoc financial insights to the BU leadership team to guide operational and commercial priorities.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required with CPA MBA or CFA designation preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive finance experience preferably in manufacturing or product-based industries
- Proven experience in budgeting forecasting cost analysis and operational finance
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in matrixed organizations collaborating effectively across functions and geographies
- Advanced proficiency in financial reporting modeling and ERP systems experience with Power BI or automation tools is a plus
- Proven track record in process improvement reporting automation and driving continuous financial and operational efficiencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing remote or hybrid teams and a reputation for accountability integrity and solution-focused execution
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time