Financial Director

The Company

Our client is a global and growth-focused organization seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead and develop the finance function for a new Canadian business unit. This is a key executive leadership position offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction, strengthen financial performance, and support continued business growth through sound financial management and business partnering.

The Role

Reporting to senior executive leadership, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and leadership oversight of the Finance function. The role ensures strong financial governance, reporting accuracy, compliance, and financial decision support across the organization.

As a trusted advisor to executive management, Group Finance, and key business stakeholders, you will build a scalable and high-performing finance organization that drives transparency, operational excellence, value creation, and sustainable growth.

You must be comfortable leading a new Finance team in a startup environment. You will help create financial processes, internal controls and financial reporting from the ground up. This role is best suited to someone who can effectively operate in chaotic environments with the goal of creating a world class manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the company's finance strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and support executive decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and multi-year business plans.
• Define, monitor, and report on key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Drive financial performance reviews and support data-driven business decisions.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all financial reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and annual reporting.
• Maintain full responsibility for profit and loss management, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, and financial KPIs.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial stakeholders.

Business Partnering & Performance Optimization

• Partner closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and People & Culture leaders to improve business performance.
• Identify and drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and profitability initiatives across the organization.
• Support investment decisions through financial modelling, business cases, and risk assessments.
• Promote a strong performance-oriented and data-driven culture.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team to ensure high levels of performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, processes, and decision-making frameworks.
• Foster collaboration and continuous capability development within the finance function.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Strengthen internal controls, risk management practices, and financial compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting processes, systems, tools, and ways of working.
• Ensure lessons learned, root cause analysis, and performance reviews support organizational learning and continuous development.

Your Profile

• Significant leadership experience within finance, ideally in manufacturing, food production, or CPG industry.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions and delivering business performance improvements.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial performance management.
• Sound understanding of governance, compliance, financial controls, and risk management.
• Experience supporting operational leadership teams in a fast-paced business environment.
• Knowledge of ERP and Business Intelligence platforms, ideally SAP and related reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Executive presence and perfect communication skills as this individual will be client-facing and regularly meet with Senior Leadership in Canada and at Head Office in Europe.
• 10+ years of experience including minimum 5 years as Controller.
• CPA designation or MBA is required.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic, structured, and results-oriented leader.
• High integrity with a strong ethical and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage complexity and change.
• Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Collaborative, hands-on, and focused on delivering practical business outcomes.

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization in a highly visible leadership role. You will have the chance to shape the financial direction of the business, influence strategic decisions, and lead a talented finance team while contributing to the company's long-term success and growth.

https://www.roberthalf.com/ca/en/job/brantford-on/director-of-finance/001268870-caen

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