Director, Finance

Dartmouth, NS
On-site
Posted Sep 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership for the business unit, overseeing financial management, reporting, and operational controls. They are responsible for driving commercial decision-making, managing financial risks, and mentoring the finance team to ensure long-term sustainability.

Job details

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Director, Finance to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Office. The Director, Finance is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the Finance function, ensuring the financial stability, integrity, and long-term sustainability of the Business Unit (“BU”). The Director, Finance plays a key role in driving commercial decision-making, managing financial risks, and supporting long-term business growth. Key responsibilities include: Financial Strategy and Leadership * Lead development and implementation of financial strategies to support the Business Units’ business objectives. * Contribute to business planning and growth strategy discussions at BU Leadership Team level acting as the principal adviser/business partner to the BU MD. * Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support key strategic decisions. Financial Management and Control * Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. * Ensure effective financial controls, systems, and policies are maintained in line with Group policy and external regulatory requirements. * Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes with full accountability for the BU P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital performance. * Ensure all elements of reporting to the Operating Group and Corporate Group are delivered on time and to a high standard that meets key stakeholder expectations. Project and Operational Finance * Collaborate with project and operational management to ensure accurate project costing, budget monitoring, and profitability tracking. * Provide commercial finance guidance on bids, tenders, capital expenditure and investment decision, and contract terms. * Monitor project margin and cost performance and escalate variances where necessary together with recommended remediation actions. Compliance, Audit and Risk * Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements, including relevant Corporate and Taxation authorities. * Coordinate annual audit activities relevant to the BU and liaise with external auditors. * Identify and manage financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Team Leadership and Development * Lead, manage, and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. * Promote a high-performance culture and support professional development. * Ensure appropriate workload distribution and process efficiency across the team. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE * 5+ years of experience in Finance management / leadership roles * ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent * Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field. * High business acumen including partnering with financial and operational stakeholders. * Sector experience in engineering, manufacturing, project-based industries is considered highly desirable * Ability to lead multi geography teams and operational experience in a matrix-based organisation structure. PREFERRED SKILLS * Strong understanding of financial regulations, IFRS, and compliance standards * Excellent financial modelling and analysis skills * Commercially astute with the ability to assess and communicate business impact * High proficiency in financial systems and Excel; experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g. NetSuite) * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills * Strategic thinker with attention to detail * Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment * Resilient, dependable, and values-driven

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of finance management experience and hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong business acumen and proficiency in financial systems.