Director of Finance

Skjodt-Barrett Foods Inc.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skjodt-Barrett Foods Inc., a leading food solutions company, seeks a Director of Finance to impact its operations in North America. This full-time, hybrid role involves strategic financial leadership, overseeing a finance team, and guiding financial initiatives to drive business performance and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will bring significant finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Influence in a growing organization

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance.
• A proven track record in financial leadership.
• Strong communication skills for sharing complex information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Partner with operations to drive financial planning and analysis.
• Manage a finance team and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Financial modeling

Leadership

Education

CPA designation

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

MBA or executive development credentials

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and work to exceed their expectations.

Who we need

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, we are hiring a Director of Finance. This role presents a unique opportunity to continue to shape the financial future of our operations in Canada and the United States, making a significant and lasting impact on the company's success.

We are in the midst of an exciting transformation focused on growth and innovation. You will be a strategic partner to the Operations and Supply Chain leadership teams, providing financial leadership, critical data-driven insights, and fiscal decision-making support to drive business performance. You will oversee a small team and all aspects of operations finance, including manufacturing cost analysis, plant financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives. As the Director of Finance, you will ensure accurate reporting and proactive financial management to optimize cost efficiency and profitability across operations.

This is a full‑time, hybrid role, working 3 days a week on‑site in Brampton, ON, with travel to our plant in Indiana 1-2 times per quarter.

Who you are

You may be a Senior Manager ready to step into a Director role, or a Director seeking the opportunity to contribute to an organization undergoing transformation. Ideally, you bring experience in manufacturing and may hold a CPA designation. You are ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of joining a company with a strong foundation and a clear focus on future growth. As a finance leader, you bring a strong balance of analytical rigour and business insight, using data to inform decisions and drive profitable performance. You have a proven track record as both a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor. You collaborate effectively across functions and can communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to a range of stakeholders.

What's in it for you

Impact. At Skjodtt-Barrett, we have a huge responsibility to feed families across North America, and we are honoured to be represented in people's pantries every day. If that means as much to you as it does to us, you will love it here.

Influence. You will join a forward‑thinking organization with ambitious growth targets over the next 3 to 5 years. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will have the opportunity to glean knowledge from her multi-lens view, not just our business but the industry as a whole. Your work will be instrumental in guiding executive decision-making and ensuring the company is financially equipped to achieve its goals.

Professional growth. We are only a few chapters into our story. You will collaborate closely with the CFO on strategic thought leadership and grow partnerships with senior leaders across operations, supply chain, and finance. You will step into a high‑visibility leadership role, mentor a growing finance team, and support major transformation initiatives. You will gain an organization-wide view with an incredible breadth of opportunity to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of how we operate.

How you will make an impact:

• Financial leadership. You will act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team by evaluating opportunities, assessing risk, identifying trends and building financial models and scenario analyses. You will partner with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to develop and execute cost management strategies, elevating financial reporting to provide actionable insights. You will drive the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process for operations, including annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning. You will support capital investment analysis and post-project evaluations to ensure optimal use of resources.
• Strategic thought leadership. You will provide financial leadership in strategic initiatives, including capacity expansion, process improvement, and cost reduction projects across our Canadian and US sites. You will look at ways to streamline and optimize finance operations across the sites in a consistent manner and provide oversight of standard reporting and due diligence. You will support our strategic planning process from a finance point of view. In this role, you will adopt our One Team approach, understanding that business partnerships are critical to our success and working to strategically engage internally and externally to elevate our plant revenue results.
• Operational performance management. You will monitor and analyze manufacturing and supply chain KPIs such as labour efficiency, yield, waste, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). You will lead cost variance analysis (material, labour, overhead) and inventory valuation. You will work closely with plant controllers and operations teams to ensure accurate monthly closing and financial reporting. You will establish and maintain effective internal controls in alignment with corporate policies, and manage cash flow, working capital and capital expenditures. You will drive month‑end and year‑end closings, support audits, and comply with Canadian and US standards.
• Foster business partnerships. You will act as a key liaison between Finance and Operations to ensure alignment on goals and metrics. You will partner with the Operations teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and productivity savings. You will produce accurate, timely, actionable financial reports and insights, enabling leaders to assess performance and make informed decisions.
• Manage and develop the team. You will oversee the Controller and Analyst at both sites, providing mentorship and leadership to ensure strong internal controls, efficient processes and a culture of accountability.

What you bring:

• The education. You may hold a CPA designation and post‑secondary education in accounting or finance. An MBA or executive development credentials would be considered an asset.
• The financial leadership. You bring progressive finance experience, with a recent focus on operations finance within a manufacturing or supply chain environment. You can lead audit processes and ensure compliance in cross‑border operations. You have knowledge of driving margin optimization and a strong understanding of cost accounting, financial planning, and analysis.
• The operational excellence. You are a thought leader with exceptional strategic planning abilities and a deep understanding of business operations in a manufacturing environment. You have a process improvement mindset, analytical rigour, and a results-oriented approach.
• The collaboration. You have exceptional communication skills and find deep satisfaction in sharing your recommendations. You believe in creating a presence on the plant floor, making observations, and building connections to gain insights. You are a proven leader with experience managing and mentoring smaller, high-performing teams. You have demonstrated the ability to support career development, resolve conflict and nurture an environment of continuous improvement and accountability. You can build influential partnerships with cross-functional leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and driving business results.
• The technical skills. You have expertise with Microsoft Excel, particularly financial modelling. You have experience leveraging insights from data and taking action based on insights. You are proficient with Power BI and an ERP.
• The flexibility. You are willing and able to travel up to Indiana up to twice per quarter.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest.

What you can expect from our interview process:

1. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and to learn more about the organization.
2. An in-person interview with the CFO to discuss your operations finance expertise and experience working on strategic thought leadership projects. This will include a plant tour.
3. An in-person or virtual interview with the two Directors from the Finance team and your future peers.
4. An in-person or virtual interview with the Vice President, Operations and Engineering to understand how you will collaborate and ask questions.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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