Manager, Financial Operations

Purpose of the Job:

The Manager, Financial Operations is a key member of the Finance & Accounting teams. This individual is responsible for overseeing the operational finance activities for the company. It is important for the Manager, Financial Operations, to have the skills and communication capacity to manage the annual planning, forecasting, costing and management reporting of the company.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

Develop and manage trends and projections for the company’s finances.

• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prepare periodical profit and loss statements, budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with the annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Prepare and present management accounting information requested by the company’s executives.
• Works with finance/accounting personnel and senior leadership to implement annual plans.
• Manage the annual planning process, sales forecasting, variance analysis, standard costing, inventory analysis and periodic inventory count checks.
• Work in accordance with all legislation and company policy requirements including those pertaining to employee safety, health and wellness.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree with an operational finance background is required; CMA designation would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience required, preferably with a standard costing background.
• Experience with ERP and database systems; Syteline, MS Excel add-in, and/or other financial systems are essential.
• Manufacturing experience and multi-location company experience also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of cost and management accounting is required.
• Must be a self-motivated individual who, with minimal guidance, is confident to pursue resources and gather information to make decisions and complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, with the ability to make presentations to senior management and the executive team.
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast paced and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to align business issues, financial results and strategy.
• Team player who demonstrates professionalism while collaborating on business issues and takes responsibility for the resolution of issues.
• An analytical thinker who relies on data analysis, risk analysis, and problem-solving to make decisions.
• Must be able to travel to locations such as USA.

Work Environment:

• Well-lit office environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this job, but are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.