DIRECTOR, FINANCE

TALINKO - Recrutement de Cadres; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial activities in North America. The role demands strong leadership and collaboration across functions, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive finance experience, particularly in manufacturing and distribution sectors, and must be bilingual in French and English.

Benefits

Personal and professional growth

Performance-driven environment

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in finance, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North American Finance function strategically.
• Manage full cycle accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Business Central

Hyperion

Power BI

Job description

Founded in 1988, the Medicom Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality, single-use infection prevention and control products for the medical, dental, industrial, animal health, laboratory, retail, and health & wellness markets.

Medicom has been a reliable provider of infection control solutions during multiple epidemics, including avian flu, SARS, H1N1, Ebola, and the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2021 and 2022.

For the third year in a row, Medicom Group, a global leader in infection prevention and control solutions, has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for its organizational excellence and sustained growth.

Culture, Mission & Values

Vision

A global healthcare company committed to delivering excellent products and services. We aim to build strong relationships with our customers, providing value, high-quality products, and exceptional service through continuous improvement. We foster a work environment that brings out the best in every employee, guided by corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Mission

Creating value by offering reliable solutions and services that provide protection and peace of mind worldwide.

Values

• Customer Centricity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Empathy

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance – North America, the Director of Finance is a key team player responsible for financial reporting, systems, analysis, and processes. The role involves overseeing all financial activities of Medicom North America, ensuring compliance, supporting strategic growth, and partnering with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have a strong business acumen with experience in manufacturing and distribution sectors. This position requires collaboration across functions to ensure financial information supports business needs, embodying the company's values of teamwork, accountability, customer centricity, and empathy.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead the North American Finance function strategically
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives
• Enhance financial visibility from transactional to strategic partnership
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure relevant financial support
• Identify and monitor KPIs
• Manage full cycle accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Present financial reports and insights to leadership
• Consolidate operations and oversee reporting packages
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
• Lead budgeting, planning, and risk management processes
• Implement systems and processes to support business needs
• Perform financial due diligence on M&A activities
• Drive continuous improvement in finance functions
• Supervise accounts receivable and develop the team

Required Qualifications

Training & Experience

• 10-15+ years in finance, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution, lean manufacturing finance, and management accounting
• Experience with M&A, audits, and financial modeling
• Knowledge of Business Central, IFRS, PE GAAP, and financial systems like Hyperion and Power BI is an asset
• Bilingual French/English required; other languages are a plus

Specific Abilities

• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
• Proactive, hands-on, and process-oriented
• Leadership in driving growth and process improvement
• Interpersonal skills to connect across levels and functions

Why Join Medicom Group

• Be part of a growing global organization
• Contribute to new plant success
• Foster personal and professional growth
• Work in a performance-driven environment

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