Director, Finance

Scientific Search; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a Director of Finance (Pharma) to shape the financial future of a growing pharmaceutical organization preparing to bring a broad portfolio of products to the Canadian market.

The role demands strategic leadership to turn financial insight into sound business decisions, with executive exposure and responsibility for budgeting, audits, and financial controls.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of taxation, banking, risk and cost management.
• Experience with SAP and automated financial reporting systems.
• Strategic, analytical leader with excellent communication and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow projections and operating thresholds.
• Strengthen contracts management, billing, collections, and financial controls.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Present critical financial matters to the CFO.
• Improve finance policies, procedures, and accounting practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Audits

Contract controls

Communication

Education

CPA

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Director, Finance (Pharma)

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Help shape the financial future of a growing pharmaceutical organization preparing to bring a broad portfolio of products to the Canadian market. My client is seeking a strategic finance leader who can turn financial insight into sound business decisions and operational strength.

Why You Should Apply

• Executive-level influence on financial strategy and decision-making
• High-impact role supporting pharmaceutical growth in Canada
• Opportunity to strengthen financial systems, controls, and processes
• CPA-level leadership role with broad organizational visibility

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead annual budgeting, planning, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Manage cash flow projections and operating thresholds
• Strengthen contracts management, billing, collections, and financial controls
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Present critical financial matters to the CFO
• Improve finance policies, procedures, and accounting practices

About You

• CPA with a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry background preferred
• SAP knowledge and automated financial reporting systems expertise
• Strong knowledge of taxation, banking, risk, and cost management
• Strategic, analytical leader with excellent communication and judgment