Director, Finance

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Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Director, Finance to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Office. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of approximately three days per week on-site, with flexibility to work remotely on other days.

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Finance function within our Business Unit (BU).

This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys being both a strategic business partner and a hands-on finance leader. You will work closely with the BU Managing Director and leadership team to support commercial decision-making, manage financial performance, and risk, and help drive sustainable business growth.

What You'll Do:

Financial Strategy & Business Partnership

• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that support BU priorities and long-term growth.
• Act as a trusted financial adviser and business partner to the BU Managing Director and leadership team.
• Provide financial modelling, scenario planning, and analysis to support strategic and commercial decisions.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Maintain strong financial controls, systems, and policies in line with Group requirements and applicable regulations.
• Take ownership of the BU's P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital performance.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting is accurate, timely, and meets stakeholder expectations.

Project & Commercial Finance

• Partner with project and operational teams to support accurate project costing, budget management, and profitability.
• Provide financial and commercial guidance on bids, tenders, capital expenditures, investments, and contract terms.
• Monitor project margins and costs, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions where needed.

Compliance, Audit & Risk

• Ensure compliance with applicable financial, statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate BU audit activities and work closely with external auditors.
• Identify financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative and accountable environment.
• Support professional development and promote a high-performance culture.
• Drive process efficiency and effective workload management across the team.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in finance management or leadership roles.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with experience partnering with financial and operational leaders.
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations and working within a matrixed organization.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project-based industries is highly desirable.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, IFRS, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with ERP or accounting software such as NetSuite is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, dependable, and collaborative.