Directeur(rice) des finances/Head of Finance

Overview

We are recruiting a Head of Finance to join a global leader in the energy and manufacturing sector for a maternity leave coverage opportunity. Operating in Canada for more than a century, this organization plays a critical role in supporting the modernization of power infrastructure and advancing the transition to reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy solutions.

À propos de l’opportunité: Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) Directeur(trice) des finances pour se joindre à un chef de file mondial du secteur de l’énergie et de la fabrication dans le cadre d’un remplacement de congé de maternité.,Présente au Canada depuis plus d’un siècle, cette organisation joue un rôle essentiel dans la modernisation des infrastructures énergétiques et dans l’avancement de la transition vers des solutions énergétiques fiables, durables et abordables.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall financial leadership and commercial oversight for two manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and performance targets.
• Lead monthly business reviews, presenting forecasts, budgets, actual results, cash flow, revenue, and capital investment performance to key stakeholders.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and action-planning to drive corrective actions.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, including finance and local technology resources, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee inventory management, asset performance, liabilities, and capital investment tracking to support operational and financial excellence.
• Act as a strategic partner to facility leadership, supporting business planning, commercial decision-making, and contract-related financial reviews.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders on technology initiatives, including ERP and business systems projects, ensuring reporting requirements and project milestones are achieved.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• CPA designation preferred, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic planning activities.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing teams in a complex operational environment.
• Professional fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced experience with SAP; excellent presentation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in contract negotiations, capital investment management, and operational finance is preferred.