Financial Director (Rivière-du-Loup, QC)

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

Work location: Rivière-du-Loup, QC

Our client is a leader in the chemical products sector, adopting a specialized approach to manufacturing and distribution, and redefining excellence in the Canadian and international transportation and industrial sectors. 

The company values the development of the full potential of its talents and offers stimulating career opportunities in a dynamic and proactive work environment that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? You will have the chance to work with creative and very participatory people to support you in your success.

The CFO will strategically support the VP Finance in achieving growth objectives, improving and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the VP Finance in all aspects of financial reporting needs, adhering to accounting rules and practices
• In collaboration with the VP Finance, manage the budget, forecasts and financial planning
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
• Provide annual budget projections and act as a steward of cash flow while assessing financial risks and financing scenarios
• Design, implement, document and support risk management solutions and strategies, particularly with respect to interest rate loan portfolios
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance to optimize the company’s financial processes and improve the quality of financial data
• Supervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models and dashboards
• Ensure continuous cash management (analyze cash flows and liquidity needs)
• Consult, analyze and define profitability standards for investment projects
• Advise and report to the VP of Finance any critical trends in the company’s financial performance
• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting practices and investment initiatives and propose changes to processes, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to the VP of Finance
• Develop recommendations, policies and planning required to support the company’s strategic decisions, all based on financial models and economics
• Be responsible for taxation, prepare documents for the preparation of tax returns
• Assist the VP of Finance to represent the company with banking institutions, auditors, tax and legal advisors, insurance companies and various government financial agencies
• Actively participate in the implementation of the new ERP

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree with 10 years of experience in accounting/finance
• Hold the CPA title
• Experience in the manufacturing sector (asset)
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Proficiency in the Office 365 suite
• Bilingualism French, English (one asset)
• Good communicator, with good teamwork skills
• Strategic and results-oriented planner
• Synthesis skills, good judgment, analytical and decision-making skills
• A keen sense of detail and precision
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Must be able to manage multiple sensitive projects on time and prioritize large workloads

Additional information

• Permanent position
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Young and dynamic team, and great work atmosphere
• Significant investments and continuous improvement

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We subscribe to the principle of employment equity.