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VP, Finance

  • Location

    Calgary, AB

  • Sector:

    Accounting and Finance

  • Salary high:

    0

  • Salary low:

    0

  • Job ref:

    JO-1803-10987

  • Published:

    almost 6 years ago

  • Duration:

    730

  • Expiry date:

    2018-06-13

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is conducting a search for an experienced VP of Finance based in Calgary to lead a team of Senior Finance professionals across a growing group of companies. Working with the leadership team at the corporate head office and directly with each facility and entity, you will drive process improvements in the current business and be heavily involved in future growth. This is a big picture role and our client is looking for someone to be a strategic partner for their growth oriented company.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish the strategic direction of several operations and manage day to day activities
  • Drive process improvement initiatives across the existing businesses and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies operationally and financially
  • Build strong working relationships with operational leadership and employees to better understand where value added projects can be initiated
  • Lead and mentor a growing team of Senior Finance professionals
  • Develop business cases and present initiatives to senior management highlighting areas of concerns and action plans
  • Manage working capital requirements and targets by establishing and maintaining clear internal key performance metrics

Requirements:

  • A professional accounting designation and qualifications (CPA, MBA) along with at least 10 years of senior managerial experience
  • Big picture business partner with a demonstrated track record of success in a similar role 
  • Strong business process and business strategy experience coupled with experience in manufacturing, distribution and operations a plus
  • Leadership mentality with the drive to grow, adapt and execute bold plans
  • An open and articulate communicator with strong analysis, presentation and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Proven strategic thinking ability to apply a “bottom line”, results-oriented approach
  • Excellent analytical skills, and applies a creative approach to problem solving

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.