Advisor Finance Transformation

Agropur; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in Montérégie is seeking a Finance Transformation Advisor to enhance its finance function. This role demands strong leadership and project management skills, along with a challenging attitude towards process optimization. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in both French and English is essential, as well as familiarity with SAP. The position offers flexible work options and a competitive salary between $82,600 and $103,200.

Benefits

Flexible remote work options

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Pension plan with contributions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; professional designation is an asset.
• 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with practical solution focus.
• Proven experience in process improvement.
• Proficiency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project to map Finance function processes.
• Develop concrete solutions to improve Finance processes.
• Direct and oversee optimization projects ensuring success.
• Establish effective communication channels within departments.
• Achieve project results and objectives autonomously.
• Demonstrate adaptability in a changing environment.

Skills

Project leadership

Process improvement

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Type: Regular

The Finance Transformation team is looking for an Advisor who is passionate about performance improvement and motivated to play a strategic role in transforming the finance function. Reporting to the Director – Finance Transformation, the incumbent’s primary mandate will be to plan, lead, deliver, and support process and control optimization projects in collaboration with various Finance teams. The Advisor will act as a change agent, challenging the status quo while promoting team buy-in and contributing to establishing a culture of continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and controls within the function.

Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR.  We DAIRY you!

Agropur is looking for a Finance Transformation Advisor who is passionate about performance improvement and motivated to play a strategic role in transforming the finance function and the organization by joining its team in St-Hubert.

At Agropur, we invest in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible remote work options
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary scale 005: $ 82,600 to $103,200 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What this role involves:

More specifically, the responsibilities include:

• Lead a project to map Finance function processes in collaboration with the teams.
• Participate in developing concrete and innovative solutions to improve processes and performance of Finance teams.
• Direct, plan, and oversee targeted optimization projects and initiatives, ensuring their success in collaboration with Finance teams, with the goal of accelerating month-end closing, improving inventory item accounting, and facilitating adherence to established processes.
• Establish effective communication channels between Finance teams and other departments within the organization, demonstrating mobilizing leadership recognized by peers.
• Be responsible for achieving project results and objectives under your governance while acting autonomously and ensuring follow-up with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a constantly evolving environment.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; a professional accounting designation is considered an asset.
• 3 years of experience in a similar role or in relevant functions.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish credibility and foster a recognized collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a strong focus on finding practical solutions.
• Proven experience in process improvement.
• Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.