Vice President, Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO) – FinDev Canada

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future.

FinDev Canada is Canadas bilateral Development Finance Institution (DFI) supporting development through the private sector.We provide financing investment and blended finance solutions as well as technicalassistanceand advisory to promote sustainable and inclusive growth inemergingmarkets and developing economies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement commitments and aligned with a One Canada approach.

Our mandate translates into three interlocking development impact goals:climate & nature action gender equality and market development. FinDev Canada focuses on priority sectors such assustainable infrastructure the financial industry and agribusiness/forestry and value chains acrossLatin America & the Caribbean Sub-Saharan Africa and the IndoPacific.

Our culture is anchored in the values ofCollaboration Agility Impact and Respect.

FinDev Canada is aCrown corporationand awholly owned subsidiary of Export Development Canada (EDC) with a distinct mandate.Headquarters are located inMontrealwith offices inOttawaandToronto.Regional offices includeSingapore and soonSouth Africa.

The Opportunity

FinDev Canada isseekingapurpose driven transformation minded executiveto serve asVice President Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO).Reporting directly to the CEO this roleconsolidatesexecutive accountability forFinance Digital Office Operations and People & Culture the enterprise backbone that enables strategy growth risk discipline and institutional effectiveness. The successful candidate will be acredible senior finance leaderwho canoversee challenge and supportFinance while driving our Digital journey and providing strong enterprise oversight of Operations and P&C.

Operating model context:FinDev Canada partners withits parent company EDCthrough a Master Service Level Agreement (MSLA) covering a defined set of corporate and transactional services (e.g. core finance operations procurement facilities security travel and select HR administration).The CFOO is accountable for enterprise strategy risk and results across these functions drawing on EDCs SLA delivery for transactional needs whileretaininginhouse leadership of all strategic and value creating activities.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Provide senior level oversight ofplanning budgeting forecasting reporting and financial governance; ensure compliance control effectiveness andaudit readiness; lead auditor relations and audit cycles.

• Lead finance related strategy forconcessional finance technicalassistance international branch expansion andadministrative expense management; steward relationships with relevantgovernmentcounterparts.

• Coach prioritize and challengethe Finance function to deliver insight discipline and transparency across a multistakeholder environment.

• EDC interface:Oversee SLA performance forcore transactional finance servicesdelivered by EDC (treasury accounting/reporting loan servicing A/P and A/R) ensuring service quality issue escalation and continuous improvement against agreed KPIs.

Digital Office & Enterprise Technology

• Provide executive leadership acrossdigital delivery and governanceenterprise systemsdata platforms/analyticscybersecurity andIT operations.

• Ensurevalue realizationfrom digital investments includingdata and AI enabled capabilities; drive roadmap execution with clear outcomes benefits tracking and risk management.

• Align technology data and security with enterprise strategy; championcloud firstapproaches and targeted build/buy to advance agility resilience and insight.

• EDC interface:Wherekey data (e.g. finance/HR)residewithin partner systems govern dependencies with EDC technology owners to ensuresecurity privacy continuity and interoperability.Oversee SLA performance related to digital systems and cyber.

Operations

• Provide executive oversight ofcorporate operations strengthening operational integrity scalability and service experience as the organization grows.

• Establish operating rhythms that driverisk aware efficient processesand continuous improvement.

• EDC interface:Oversee overall MSLA relationship with EDC as well as SLA performance and relationships forprocurement facilities/real estate security and travel driving reliability risk management and cost stewardship.

People & Culture (P&C)

• Oversee enterprise levelorganizational developmentculture and engagementworkforce planning andtalent managementaligned to our values.

• Ensure robustleadership developmentperformance management andcapability buildingframeworks that support growth and inclusion.

• Advance P&Cs strategic pillars:(1) Workforce Planning & Talent (2) Culture & Engagement (3) Performance & Capability.

• EDC interface:Oversee SLA delivery for payroll pension/benefits administration andpay equity compliance; integrate these services into a cohesive people strategy while evolving internal P&C capabilities.

Executive Integration & Enterprise Leadership

• Serve as acore member of the Executive Team aligning enabling functions toaccelerate business delivery transformation and growth.

• Lead applicable planning and governance rhythms that improveprioritization investment decisions and cross functional execution.

• Partner closely with theCEO other VPs and Board/Committees asappropriate andEDCsenior leaders to strengthen institutional partnerships and ensure organizational coherence and operational excellence.

Education & Experience

• 15 years of progressive leadership including a minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles with executivelevel accountability across two or more of: Finance Operations Digital/IT and People & Culture within complex or multistakeholder environments.

• Strong CFOlevel financial expertise (planning controls audit reporting governance) enablingcredible oversight challenge and supportof the Finance function.

• Significant experience sponsoring or leading major digital or enterprise transformations including modernizing enterprise systems data capabilities or technologyenabled processes (cloud data platforms cybersecurity automation AI) with demonstrablegovernance quality delivery rigor and value realization.

• Advanced academic qualifications such as a graduate degree in business finance or a related field (MBA CPA or equivalent considered an asset).

• Bilingual in both official languages (English and French) preferred.

Skills & Leadership

Strategic integrator with strong judgment; balances efficiency control and innovation in multistakeholder contexts.

Enterprise operator who excels at prioritization orchestration and outcome delivery.

Collaborative and relationshiporiented able to build trust with internal teams and external partners.

Skilled negotiator and strategic influencer capable of navigating complex sharedservice arrangements and driving alignment clarity and mutual accountability.

Strong executive judgment and communication style with the ability to operate in ambiguity resolve crossorganizational issues and represent FinDev Canadas interests with confidence and diplomacy.

Authentic people leader who develops talent builds culture and champions inclusion diversity equity and accessibility.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work At FinDev Canada we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work will help shape solutions to some of the worlds most pressing challengesclimate change gender inequality and market development.

• Your Colleagues Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience knowledge and passion to everything we do.

• Collaborative Culture Collaboration is at the heart of our success. We believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork ensuring that we collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.

• Perks and Benefits - Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Position Details

• Location: FinDev Canadas headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate Ottawa or Toronto will be considered. FinDev Canada operates in a hybrid work environment currently requiring leaders to work in the office 3 days per week.

• Reports to: CEO

• Employment Type: Permanent

• Salary: $215095 - $250000 plus short-term and long-term incentives.

Ready to make a difference

Apply here: application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.

FinDev Canadas Commitment to Employment Equity

FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures backgrounds and with a range of ability and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow develop succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment.

We actively encourage applications from women Indigenous peoples visible minorities persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community.

FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at . We are here to support you every step of the way.