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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Director, Finance
Director, Finance
About the role
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 nick.louca@robertwalters.com.
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