Financial Controller

Position Summary:

Serve as the VP/GM’s primary financial partner and steward of business performance for the manufacturing P&L. Lead planning, forecasting, commercial decision support, and performance management to deliver the business plan and strategic plan. While a separate Accounting Controller owns general ledger, statutory close, and technical accounting, this role owns the P&L, sets the financial rhythm of the business, and provides forward‑looking financial intelligence that elevates operational and commercial strategy in a public‑company environment (IFRS apply). Alignment to corporate finance standards is required.

Decision Rights & Authority

• Owns: Business P&L performance management, forecast/budget assumptions, pricing analytics, commercial margin guardrails, investment analytics.• Approves/Recommends: Pricing exceptions within thresholds; capex AFEs per delegation of authority; inventory/cash initiatives; restructuring/efficiency programs.

• Partners: Accounting Controller on close, technical accounting, statutory/audit, and 52-109/SOX testing; escalates/resolves issues jointly under corporate standards.

Key Outcomes (12-18 months)

1. Deliver the plan: Achieve revenue, GM%, EBITDA, and ROCE targets for the business; close variances with actionable countermeasures.2. Forecasting excellence: Institutionalize a rolling forecast (S&OP‑linked) with predictable accuracy and timely insights to adjust capacity, mix, and pricing.

3. Commercial impact: Improve win rates and margins through disciplined pricing, product/customer mix, and contract T&Cs; drive post‑award performance.

4. Operations finance: Reduce COGS and conversion costs through cost transparency, standard costing/variance rigor, and productivity dashboards at the plant/cell level.

5. Working capital: Improve DSO/DIO/DPO and cash conversion with pragmatic actions on inventory, terms, and milestone billing.

6. Controls (52-109/SOX) partnership: In partnership with the Accounting Controller, sustain strong disclosure, reporting cadence, and control environment consistent with corporate finance standards.

High Level Overview of Accountabilities:

1) Strategic Business Partnering (25%)

• Serve as thought partner to the VP/GM; translate strategy into financial outcomes and leading indicators.• Lead monthly/quarterly performance reviews; synthesize drivers, risks, and options; recommend actions that balance growth, margin, and cash.

• Coach cross‑functional leaders (Ops, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering) on financial levers and trade‑offs."

2) Financial Planning & Analysis (25%)

• Own annual Business Plan and multi‑year Strategic Plan; run scenario and sensitivity analyses (volume/mix, price/cost, capacity, FX/commodity).• Operate a disciplined rolling forecast linking S&OP to the P&L and cash; standardize bridge analyses (Plan vs. Latest vs. Prior).

• Build and maintain driver‑based models and scorecards; deploy self‑serve insights (e.g., Power BI)."

3) Commercial Finance (20%)

• Partner with Sales/GM on pricing corridors, deal reviews, and approvals; evaluate bids, LTCs, rebates, and margin accretion.• Develop product/customer P&Ls, competitive and profitability analysis, shape portfolio and channel strategy."

4) Operations & Costing (15%)

• Provide plant and cell‑level performance analytics (yield, OEE, scrap, labor productivity); drive actions that reduce COGS and overhead.• Oversee standard costing, routing/BOM governance, variance analysis, and cost‑reduction tracking with Operations.

• Lead capex business cases, DCFs, and post‑implementation reviews; ensure AFE alignment and returns discipline."

5) Governance, Reporting & Controls (10%)

• Partner with the Accounting Controller to ensure timely and accurate close, reporting packages, and balance‑sheet integrity; jointly prepare for internal/external audits and disclosure support as needed.• Ensure business compliance with corporate finance standards for reporting, statements, balance sheet review, book of accounts, and internal controls. "

6) Leadership & Talent (5%)

• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing FP&A/commercial finance function; elevate analytical capability, business acumen, and storytelling."

Skills and Attributes:

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s in finance/accounting/economics; CPA/CA or equivalent a must; MBA an asset.• Public‑company exposure (IFRS, SOX mindset) in manufacturing.

Experience

• 8–12 years progressive finance experience with a blend of FP&A, commercial finance, and operations finance; proven business partnering with a GM/VP in a plant‑based environment.• Demonstrated P&L ownership and track record driving margin expansion, cost productivity, and cash conversion.

Technical & Tools

• Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis; standard costing and manufacturing variance expertise.• ERP (e.g., IFS/OneStream), consolidation/reporting tools, and data visualization (Power BI).

• Familiarity with corporate finance standards and internal‑control expectations for reporting, statements, balance sheet review, and book of accounts.

Leadership & Competencies

• Executive communication and influence; crisp storytelling with data.• Commercial acumen (pricing, T&Cs, portfolio economics) and operational curiosity (shop‑floor to boardroom).

• Builds talent and culture; models integrity and our Code of Conduct.

Success Metrics / KPIs

• Delivery: Plan vs. Actual for Revenue/GM%/EBITDA/ROCE.• Forecasting: P&L and cash forecast accuracy (±%), cadence adherence, and actionable insights.

• Commercial: Price realization, mix accretion, bid/quote cycle time and hit rate, deal NPV/IRR.

• Operations: Variance closure (PPV/usage/labor/overhead), OEE and scrap improvements linked to $ impact.

• Cash/Working Capital: DSO/DIO/DPO, inventory turns, free cash conversion.

• Controls/Compliance: Timely submissions and evidence of adherence to corporate finance standards.