Finance Director

A market-leading branded consumer products business is seeking a Finance Director to join its leadership team. This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead the finance function for a well-established North American operation, partnering closely with the CFO to drive financial performance, commercial decision-making, and business growth. Based in Montréal, this role offers significant autonomy, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business's continued growth and success.

About the Finance Director

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic projects, financial analysis, and business planning initiatives.
• Lead all aspects of financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights for senior leadership.
• Act as a key commercial business partner, supporting profitability analysis, pricing decisions, margin improvement initiatives, and growth strategies.
• Oversee working capital performance, including inventory, receivables, payables, and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage banking and external financial relationships while supporting broader financing and liquidity initiatives.
• Drive financial discipline and cost control across the organisation through proactive business partnering and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal governance processes.

Key Requirements

• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 7-12 years’ experience within a consumer products, distribution, wholesale, retail, or related environment.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities combined with a commercial mindset.
• Demonstrated experience managing cash flow, working capital, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Experience operating within a multi-entity or international reporting structure is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior leadership constructively.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.

What sets this company apart

This organisation has built a strong market position through a portfolio of established brands and a reputation for operational excellence. The business offers direct exposure to senior leadership, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting future growth initiatives.

What’s next

If interested in this position, please contact Nick Louca at ***email_hidden***.