Director, Operational Finance

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dieppe is seeking a strategic finance professional to lead financial operations and drive performance. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and a strong background in manufacturing accounting. This role involves leading financial planning, driving capital strategy, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong experience in manufacturing accounting.
• Results-driven and able to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive accurate financial reporting and performance metrics.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes.
• Provide guidance on manufacturing cost drivers and optimization.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

CPA Designation or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role partnering with Manufacturing Operations and company-wide cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for a strategic finance professional with a passion for transforming operational data into actionable insights, and driving performance through collaboration and analytical excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership capabilities with proven ability to lead by influence and collaboration
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• CPA Designation or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant work experience required
• Strong experience in manufacturing accounting
• Results-driven, strategic, and analytical thinker
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively across the organization #LI-LP1

Responsibilities

• Lead with Influence: Drive the delivery of accurate and insightful financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance metrics across all manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Financial Planning: Lead manufacturing financial processes—including forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning—while ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering accurate weekly and monthly financial reports
• Provide Strategic Financial Leadership: Offer expert guidance on manufacturing cost drivers and cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive Capital and Cost Strategy: Lead capital investment analysis, Operational Excellence reporting, and collaborate on enterprise-wide cost-saving initiatives to support sustainable, profitable growth.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the executive team, manufacturing site leadership, and cross-functional teams to coach, problem-solve, and standardize financial reporting.
• Deliver Advanced Analytics: Lead scenario planning, cost modeling, and sensitivity analysis to support complex decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment.