Finance Sr. Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the divisions accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in all balance sheet reconciliations, and driving month-end closing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with IFRS accounting standards.
• POC (Percentage of Completion) Accounting: Ensure that revenue and costs are recognized accurately in accordance with IFRS guidelines for percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Manage Accounting (balance sheet), accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) teams.
• Oversee all audit and internal control activities to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risks.

? Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the divisions financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Analyze financial performance trends, identifying risks and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, dashboards, and variance analysis to track progress against key financial targets.

? Operations Business Partnering

• Partner with operations leadership to drive cost reduction initiatives and improve efficiency throughout the division.
• Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects by providing financial analysis, ROI modeling, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and other operational teams to identify cost savings opportunities and enhance profitability.

? Commercial Costing & Cash Flow Management

• Support costing models and analysis to ensure accurate product costing and margin assessment.
• Review new orders cashflows models to ensure projects are cash positive throughout.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Made2Manage / SAP), financial reporting tools, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial best practices.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance roles, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or products-based industry is highly desirable.
• Experience working in an international environment and managing teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance roles, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or products-based industry is highly desirable.
• Experience working in an international environment and managing teams.