Our client is a high growth Manufacturing Company in Toronto, looking for a Vice President, Finance / Head of Finance / Chief Financial Officer with a strategic mindset and a demonstrated track record in leading financial operations for a manufacturing company. The Vice President, Finance / Head of Finance / Chief Financial Officer role reports to the CEO and requires a strong leader, who is hands on and will develop a robust financial and operating environment to effectively drive change and ensure sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

· Financial Strategy and Planning:

o Develop and implement financial strategies to achieve the company's objectives.

o Lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

o Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team based on financial analysis and projections.

· Financial Management and Reporting:

o Oversee all financial operations including accounting, finance, forecasting, and reporting.

o Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and presentations to the board of directors, investors, and stakeholders.

o Monitor and analyze financial performance and identify areas for improvement.

· Capital Goods, Material Cost, and Flow:

o Understand the financial implications of capital goods, material costs, and flow within the manufacturing process.

o Implement cost control measures and optimize material flow to enhance profitability.

o Collaborate with operations to ensure efficient use of resources and minimize waste.

· Treasury and Risk Management:

o Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow management, investments, and financing.

o Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the company's assets.

o Oversee insurance, hedging requirements, and other risk mitigation strategies.

· Operational Efficiency:

o Oversee the management of capital structure. Optimize financial operations and processes to improve efficiency and profitability.

o Collaborate with other departments to drive operational improvements and cost reductions.

Key Requirements:

· CPA/CMA with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role.

· Proven track record of success in the manufacturing industry.

· Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy.

· Understanding of capital goods, material costs, and flow, and their impact on financial performance.

· Demonstrated ability to implement financial strategies to support high-growth environments.

· Strategic thinker with a proactive approach. Strong leadership and team management skills.

· Experience in overseeing shared services

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving abilities and knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.

· Superior communication and interpersonal skills

If you are qualified and up for the challenge, please apply and we look forward to connecting with you. Thank you for your consideration.