Senior Commercial Finance Manager

Would you like to be part of a team seeking to transform the energy sector?

At Aker Solutions, we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Our St. John’s, NL, office is looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join our team!

As a key member of the Finance team, you will help drive the organization's digital transformation agenda and support the Senior Management Team through strong financial leadership and commercial insight. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial administration and commercial governance of significant engineering, maintenance, and construction projects, ensuring compliance with contractual and financial requirements. Collaborating with stakeholders across the business, you will deliver high-quality financial reporting, enhance commercial performance, and promote a culture of financial and commercial accountability.

What will you be doing?

• Own and drive financial performance and commercial management of the Aker Solutions business and support achievement of strategic targets for assigned area(s).
• To take full ownership of controlling activities for all segments in Canada and provide proactive advice to the business leadership on current and potential future matters that affect the business.
• Own support to all segments controlling activity, including regional consolidations, adjustment entries and MOR preparation and coordinating input from other regional controllers.
• Accountable for financial planning and reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, corporate finance, performance management, contract and stakeholder management, internal controls, transfer pricing, treasury, and taxation, in coordination with relevant corporate functions where required. Responsible for accounting oversight of all segment profit and loss.
• Partner with the Tender team to provide input, control and direction regarding tenders. Support operational initiatives and champion continuous improvement of financial metrics and local processes (e.g. working capital optimization, strengthening of internal controls).
• Motivate and inspire underlying teams (Direct and Indirect reports).
• Lead initiatives to improve profitability and cash generation, including baseline forecast management, margin reviews (where applicable), value of recovery (VOR) opportunities, cost of quality, overhead optimization, and ensuring effective feedback of cost learnings into tendering processes. Drive financial performance and delivery of targets, including cost efficiency initiatives, across assigned segment(s). Own and drive the budget, forecast, and spend planning processes.
• Act as a trusted business partner to business leaders, supporting strategic priorities through analysis, expert advice, and guidance, while maintaining strong financial governance and providing recommendations to enable sound decision-making. Support operational initiatives and champion continuous improvement of financial metrics and local processes (e.g. working capital optimization, strengthening of internal controls).
• Own month-end close, financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities, including all financial aspects of the Management Operating Review (MOR) process (Income Statement and Balance Sheet), ensuring clear articulation of key insights under tight deadlines. Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities, applying appropriate and timely accounting judgements in line with company policy and IFRS.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing Finance team through effective leadership and collaboration with the global finance organization.
• Support operational initiatives and champion continuous improvement of financial metrics and local processes (e.g. working capital optimization, strengthening of internal controls).
• Oversee the ongoing development and effectiveness of financial processes and internal controls, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and regulatory/compliance requirements in a growing business environment. Ensure oversight of the business's commercial aspects, protecting Aker Solutions’ interests by identifying and mitigating contractual risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal corporate stakeholders and, where appropriate, external stakeholders, including financial institutions, tax advisors, insurance brokers, and legal counsel.

We think you should have

• CPA Designation and current membership in a recognized certified professional accounting association.
• A diploma or degree in business administration/accounting discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably within a growing and entrepreneurial organization.
• A reputation for being a trusted business advisor who fosters strategic organizational improvement and success.
• Able to convey financial analytics clearly and concisely and be highly capable of leading complex negotiations.
• Strong interest in overall business operations and a big-picture thinker who is comfortable and practical working both at a strategic and a tactical level.
• Experience with merger and acquisition-related activities and experience with due diligence and business valuation, joint ventures, and drafting letters of intent.
• Working within an industrial environment, including marine, oil and gas, and construction industries, is undoubtedly an asset.

What we offer

At Aker Solutions, we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with you in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid RRSP and Health insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering RRSP's, health plans, and life insurance that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to fitness facilities and incentives.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like your next career move, we would love to hear from you!

Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, qualified residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, specifically, and Canadians generally, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected for an interview, pre-employment and background screening will be required.

Please note: Background checks are conducted on all final candidates.

To protect your privacy, we kindly ask that you submit your application through our recruitment portal.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution, we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,800 people in 13 countries.