Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO CANADA located in the HRM region, Nova Scotia, i. The CFO should have strong analytical, technology, communication, and organizational skills with at least five years of experience in accounting or finance, and public accounting experience is highly valued. A CPA designation or a Postsecondary education in Business or Accounting, along with equivalent work experience and relevant experience. Cross-functional business partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, etc. Build strong relationships with Sales Operations, Supply Chain, and R& I and establish processes that allow for relevant and accurate information to be incorporated into rolling forecasts, that map risks and opportunities with impacts on replenishment orders and future projects Manage the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP& A) team, providing direction, coaching/mentoring, and performance management Assist with rolling sales and margin forecast and annual budget analysis and preparation Responsible for direct and indirect labour cost, raw materials, packaging materials, and manufacturing overhead allocation in standard costing, and how to align with financial reporting Perform revenue, COGS, and O/H variance analysis on a monthly basis, YTD, and trends Coordinate costing of new or existing stock-keeping units (SKUs) Oversee pricing and modeling for a request for proposal (RFPs) that supports revenue growth and margin generation Identify and communicate projected impacts on financial results, capital investments, and operational planning, and bridge new deals into the forecast on a periodic basis Lead monthly sales forecast, performance review, and map new initiatives to deliver better visibility on project/customer profitability, forecast accuracy, and line-of-sight achievement Other administrative tasks as required Postsecondary education in Business or Accounting, along with equivalent work experience CPA designation Minimum 15years of progressive leadership experience in financial analysis/budgeting in a manufacturing environment Minimum 5 years of people management, leading/coaching, and mentoring. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivots). Strong commercial and finance acumen, business partnering skills Strong negotiation, presentation, and thought leadership skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

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