Puratos Talent Community Director, Finance

Dedicated To Bakers, Pastry Chefs And Chocolatiers

Job Location:

Richmond - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Job Title: Director Finance - Chocolate

Department: Finance/Administration

Reporting To: General Manager Chocolate (Direct)

Vice President Finance (Dotted Line)

Direct Reports: Cost Analyst

Location: Richmond British Columbia

Puratos Mission

Founded in Belgium in 1919 Puratos is growing rapidly with over 10000 employees in 100 countries with 3 billion in revenue. Our mission is to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health & well-being of people everywhere. Puratos Canada is headquartered in Mississauga. Our ingredients are found in some of the most recognized industrial bakeries retailers and food service organizations in the country. Puratos Canada employs 300 people and has a revenue of

$200M.

Role Description

As a strategic leader and financial steward the Director of Finance will oversee all financial operations at the Richmond site ensuring sound financial modelling forecasting reporting and operational support. This role plays a critical part in guiding business decisions driving performance and fostering a culture of integrity collaboration and continuous improvement.

Mandate

Ensure compliance with all local national and corporate environmental health and safety rules and regulations.
Comply with all local and national food safety and legal requirements.
Perform all job responsibilities under the strictest consideration of health and safety food quality and production parameters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Modelling Analysis & KPI Development

Lead full P&L ownership developing financial models and KPIs to support strategic decision-making.
Prepare business cases for investments and operational initiatives.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and productivity enhancements.
Review and improve financial processes and procedures.
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive profitability and efficiency.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting process collaborating across departments to set financial targets.
Manage periodic forecasts to ensure visibility into financial performance.
Identify and communicate financial risks and support teams in developing mitigation strategies.

3. Operational Finance Support

Partner with Operations to define and monitor financial KPIs.
Support forecasting and analysis of operational costs and efficiencies.

4. Financial Reporting

Co-lead financial reporting activities ensuring compliance with Group Accounting standards.
Support month-end and year-end close processes including technical accounting areas.
Collaborate with the Financial Reporting team on cross-functional initiatives.

5. Leadership & Team Development

Set the strategic direction for the Finance team aligning departmental goals with company objectives.
Manage daily operations and support project execution.
Foster a positive inclusive and high-performance culture.
Coach and mentor team members supporting onboarding and career development.
Promote accountability feedback and continuous improvement through performance management practices.

Requirements:

University degree in Finance Accounting or related field.
Professional designation (CPA CA) required.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Proficient in MS Office and financial systems. SAP experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Strong organizational and independent problem-solving capabilities.

Why Puratos

Be a key driver of a safety-first culture in a growing and international company
Access ample learning resources and development opportunities to grow your career
Benefit from global knowledge-sharingPuratos is a worldwide leader in safety and quality so youll learn from the best across the globe
Enjoy clear growth pathways within a supportive team-oriented environment
Make a tangible impact on employee well-being and environmental sustainability
Competitive compensation and benefits package

Required Experience:

Director

OverviewJob Title: Director Finance - ChocolateDepartment: Finance/AdministrationReporting To: General Manager Chocolate (Direct) Vice President Finance (Dotted Line)Direct Reports: Cost AnalystLocation: Richmond British ColumbiaPuratos MissionFounded in Belgium in 1919 Puratos is growing rapidl...