Head of Finance Oerlikon Metco (Canada) Inc.

Fort Saskatchewan, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 13, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Head of Finance will oversee all financial operations, including reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting for the manufacturing facility. They will also drive compliance, internal controls, and partner with plant leadership to support operational excellence and business growth.

Job details

Oerlikon Metco (Canada) Inc. is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead all financial operations for our Fort Saskatchewan, AB manufacturing entity. This role is responsible for financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and business partnership with Operations and Group Finance. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities As the Head of Finance, you will oversee the full financial management of the Canadian operation, ensuring accurate reporting, effective cost control, and strong compliance with corporate and statutory requirements. You will partner closely with plant leadership and global finance teams to support business growth, profitability, and operational excellence. Key areas of focus include: Leading financial reporting, monthly close activities, budgeting, forecasting, and group consolidation reporting. Managing manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and profitability analysis. Driving compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. What You'll Bring You are an accomplished finance leader with extensive experience in manufacturing environments and a strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and operational finance. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can translate complex financial information into actionable business insights. Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; CPA/CA designation preferred. 20+ years of progressive finance experience within manufacturing. Strong expertise in SAP FI/CO, standard costing, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and IFRS. Occasional international travel may be required. Candidate must possess or be able to obtain the necessary travel documentation, including a valid passport.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, with a CPA/CA designation preferred. A minimum of 20 years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment and expertise in SAP FI/CO are required.

Listed skills

Financial Reporting · Preferred
Budgeting · Preferred
Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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Financial reporting
Manufacturing cost accounting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Internal controls
SAP FI/CO
Inventory valuation
Standard costing
Profitability analysis
IFRS
Audit readiness
Financial management
Strategic decision-making
Operational finance
Group consolidation
Inventory Accounting
Standard Cost Accounting
Cost Control
Operational Efficiency
Group Finance
Strategic Decision Making
Month-End Closing
Cost Accounting
Accounting
Auditing
Inventory Valuation
Internal Controls
Certified Public Accountant
Continuous Improvement Process
Finance
Financial Management
Financial Planning
Financial Statements
International Finance
Leadership
International Financial Reporting Standards
Operational Excellence
Operations
Profitability Analysis
Consolidation

Job areas

Finance & Accounting
Management & Leadership
Manufacturing
Head of Finance
Financial Manager (General)
Finance Managers
Financial Managers