Director of Business Finance, SkyWave

ORBCOMM; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBCOMM, a pioneer in IoT technology, seeks a Director of Business Finance for the SkyWave line. In this strategic role, you'll drive financial performance and collaborate with business leaders to enhance profitability and optimize resource allocation, all within a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, or business finance.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Exceptional communication and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead annual budget planning and rolling forecasts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial decisions and business outcomes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Performance reporting

Operational insight

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Hyperion

Power BI

ERP platforms

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Join Us as Director of Business Finance, SkyWave!

As the Director of Business Finance, SkyWave, you will serve as a strategic finance partner aligned with our SkyWave business line. You’ll be responsible for driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and aligning operational plans with the company’s broader objectives. This role requires a strong blend of financial acumen, operational insight, and cross-functional collaboration.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You will lead financial planning, forecasting, business case development, and performance reporting to improve profitability, optimize resource allocation, and enable accurate decision-making. In this highly visible role, you’ll translate financial data into actionable strategies—partnering closely with business leaders to influence outcomes and deliver measurable business value.

With a flexible hybrid working schedule , you can enjoy the best of both worlds—engaging in-person collaboration at our Ottawa office 3 days a week, while also enjoying the autonomy and comfort of remote work during the other day.

What You’ll Do

Business Finance Leadership

• Act as the embedded finance lead for a designated line of business, serving as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders.
• Partner with operational and functional teams to align financial planning with business strategy and drive execution.
• Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost optimization, and strategic investment.
  
  

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budget planning and rolling forecasts in collaboration with both the Skywave business operations team and the Corporate FP&A team; ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to support scenario planning, profitability analysis, and business cases for new initiatives or investments.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages including KPIs, variance analysis, and executive summaries.
  
  

Operational and Strategic Decision Support

• Monitor key financial and operational metrics (ARR, GM%, DSO, etc.) and provide insights that inform corrective actions.
• Work cross-functionally to improve cash flow performance (inventory, DSO, DPO)
• Analyze operational data to support cost controls, process improvement, and customer-focused outcomes.
  
  

Collaboration & Influence

• Collaborate with business operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, and customer success to ensure financial decisions align with operational priorities.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as system migrations, new product development, or market expansions.
• Provide financial stewardship through ethical conduct and rigorous risk management.
  
  

Who You Are

You’re a strategic thinker with a knack for operational excellence, ready to tackle multiple priorities with agility and grace. If you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 8–10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, business finance, or related roles, ideally in a global or technology-driven company.
• Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, and performance reporting. - Experience supporting operational teams or being embedded in a business unit.
• High proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI, or ERP platforms like JDE).
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment.
  
  

Then we want to meet you!

About Us

At ORBCOMM, we’re pioneers in IoT technology, that drives innovation and empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Our industry-leading solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations and increase their bottom line. With over 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, we enable the management of millions of assets worldwide across diverse sectors including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover how ORBCOMM is transforming industries and unlocking the potential of data to drive meaningful change by visiting us at www.orbcomm.com !

Ready to Join Us?

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things! If you’re seeking a thrilling career opportunity in a vibrant, growth-oriented environment, ORBCOMM is the perfect fit for you.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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