DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

About our client

Our client is an organization operating in a complex operational environment, providing specialized services to various partners and stakeholders.

The organization relies on multidisciplinary expertise to support its operations and business development.

 

Culture, Mission, and Values

The organization contributes to the performance and evolution of a strategic sector. It values collaboration, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards of rigor and integrity.

Description

Reporting to senior management, the Director of Finance acts as a strategic partner and oversees overall financial management within a complex organizational environment.

The incumbent plays a central role in financial planning and decision-making support, while contributing to certain cross-functional corporate functions.

This position combines both strategic and operational responsibilities and requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with senior management.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to senior management
• Lead financial planning, the annual budget, and forecasting, as well as their presentation to decision-making bodies
• Monitor financial performance and make strategic recommendations
• Manage financial operations in a complex environment
• Ensure compliance with senior management requirements and organizational policies
• Implement and maintain rigorous internal controls
• Oversee financial audits and serve as the primary point of contact with external auditors
• Lead, motivate, and develop the teams under your responsibility
• Ensure effective management of financial and accounting operations
• Participate in corporate decisions related to infrastructure and organizational assets
• Support certain negotiations related to corporate and operational commitments
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s procedures, tools, and practices

Other requirement for the role

• Occasional travel between different locations

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent
• Hold a recognized professional designation (CPA)

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 to 7 years on an executive committee
• Exposure to cross-functional corporate roles
• Experience in complex organizational environments (an asset)
• Experience in professional services or project management (an asset)

Skills

• Solid experience in financial management in complex environments
• Experience in government funding, reporting, and tax credits
• Advanced analytical, financial planning, and modeling skills
• Experience in internal controls and audit management
• Proven ability to optimize and improve financial processes
• Bilingual (French and English) in both spoken and written communication

Abilities

• Inspiring leadership and a collaborative approach
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage strategic issues
• Ability to thrive in changing environments
• Excellent ability to explain and communicate financial information
• Ability to interact with various stakeholders while acting as a strategic partner
• Analytical mindset focused on solutions and continuous improvement

Why Join our Client

• Innovative organization undergoing transformation
• A dedicated team and a collaborative professional environment
• Support for professional development
• Flexible schedule and work arrangements
• Competitive benefits

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