Financial Controller

Description

• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, providing financial insights and ROI analysis
• Drive reporting improvements, streamline processes and drive innovation.
• Provide analysis and insight to Leadership of actual results versus plan and forecasts.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, conduct ROI and payback analysis, and track project performance.
• Liaise with corporate and audit teams (internal and external)
• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting, including raw materials and finished goods.
• Develop operational budgets for labor, materials, and overhead in collaborations with Operations teams
• Set and agree on personal objectives for finance staff; monitor and provide ongoing support to ensure achievement
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard costing systems across all manufacturing sites
• Ensure compliance with Corporate and legislated financial practices and audit requirements by implementing policies and procedures that facilitate this.
• Provide timely variance analysis (e.g., actual vs. budget, standard vs. actual cost) with actionable insights
• Drive automation and system improvements to enhance financial accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Analyze variances of plan, forecast and actuals and recommend actions or alternatives to management.
• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and to maximize benefits of cash discounts, timely payments, etc.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing margins and product profitability.
• Prepare/coordinate all financial information and reports for the division, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages and reporting.
• Manage and mentor finance and/or administration staff
• Ensure accurate reporting of production orders, scrap, rework, and yield losses.
• Conduct semi-annual performance reviews
• Provide strategic analysis and financial modeling that supports the business units SPBP priorities.
• Work with Leadership Team to prepare the Business Unit’s Budgets and Three-Year Strategic Plan, meeting corporate and divisional requirements and deadlines.
• Manage and monitor cashflows to ensure viability of the business and achieve KPIs (DSO/DPO targets)
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor plant performance, cost trends, and operational efficiency
• Oversee inventory reporting, including valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Collaborate with Plant Managers and Operations Leaders to align financial goals with production KPIs
• Responsible for record keeping and utilization reporting of divisional assets, including inventory, capital assets, etc.
• Encourage ongoing employee development through educational and development opportunities as available.
• Analyze and report on cost variances (Labor, Overhead, material, etc.) and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain succession plans in place for long term team sustainability

Requirements

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies from a financial perspective
• IFS system experience is not required but is an asset
• CPA Designation preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to motivate staff to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives
• Strong knowledge with MS office more specifically Excel
• Ability to assess capital investment proposals, conduct ROI, and NPV analysis, and monitor project financial performance
• Highly skilled in accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) and business software applications.
• Bachelor's Degree--Specify: Business, Accounting
• Analytical skill to evaluate financial information and apply sound business logic
• 6-10 years’ experience as a Financial Controller is required
• ERP system experience is required

Benefits

• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Wellness and mental health support programs
• Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance