Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer products is seeking a Strategic Finance Leader. This dynamic finance professional will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy through collaboration with senior leaders, driving data-driven decision-making, and enhancing financial reporting capabilities. A strong candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, significant experience in finance, and a relevant educational background.

Benefits

Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan

Employee & family assistance program

RRSP matching program

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Job-related training and development opportunities

Relocation cost (if applicable)

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant work experience required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial forecast presentations to senior leadership.
• Enhance annual strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Provide deep financial analysis for new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Results-driven

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Change management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA Designation

Job description

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership capabilities
• Results-driven, strategic, and analytical thinker
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven ability to lead by influence and collaboration
• Demonstrated change management experience
• 10-15 years of relevant work experience is required
• Previous manufacturing experience considered an asset
• Education Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
• CPA Designation
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Join Our Team as a Strategic Finance Leader

At Irving Consumer Products, we’re looking for a dynamic finance professional to take a leadership role in shaping our financial strategy. In this high-impact position, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives, champion data-driven decision-making, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive business performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and Influence: Spearhead monthly financial forecast presentations to senior leadership, delivering clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Drive Financial Planning: Own and enhance the annual strategic planning and budgeting processes by challenging assumptions, aligning departmental goals, and ensuring financial rigor.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Sales, Operations, and Marketing teams to support gross margin forecasting, pricing strategies, and business case development.
• Deliver Insightful Analytics: Provide deep financial analysis to evaluate new business opportunities, market expansion, operational efficiencies, investment alternatives, and customer profitability.
• Enhance Reporting Capabilities: Continuously improve financial reporting tools and dashboards to enable faster, smarter decision-making across the organization.

This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who excels at turning complex data into compelling narratives and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.