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RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations in Edmonton. This pivotal role will shape the financial landscape of the organization, driving strategic initiatives through insightful financial analysis and robust budgeting processes. The successful candidate will foster a high-performing finance team, champion financial compliance, and engage with external stakeholders. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the company's financial direction and ensure its long-term stability. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for finance and a proven track record in executive roles, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Proven experience in a financial leadership role with CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage financial risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Degree in Business or Finance

Professional Chartered Accounting (CPA) designation

Tools

Financial Software

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence (BI) Tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Vice President, Finance to join their team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will shape the organization's financial strategy and lead the company's financial accounting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) functions. This role will require a strong analytical mindset, exceptional leadership ability, and a deep understanding of financial management principles.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Collaborate with the team to define and implement financial strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Lead the analysis of financial data, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions and improve financial performance.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process along with financial forecasting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and accurate projections.
• Manage and maintain long-range financial forecasting tools to model scenarios and help the business plan for and manage growth.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and operational efficiency.
• Partner with other functions of the business to build financial plans/budgets as well as financial modelling and tracking of ROI on major initiatives & projects.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and analytical thinking.
• Present financial analysis and insights to the team to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the organization’s financial stability.
• Manage financial risk including insurance and hedging of FX.
• Represent the Company externally, particularly in banking, financial services, and audit.
• Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system, including leading the design and build-out of the financial module(s) and driving continuous process improvement and automation after the launch of the new system.
• Lead the finance and I.T. functions.
• Assist in special projects as required.

Your strengths include:

• Degree in Business or Finance, with a Professional Chartered Accounting (CPA) designation and proven experience working in a financial leadership role.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, including experience in an executive-level capacity.
• Excellent understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of leveraging financial data to drive business decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and systems, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and reporting & business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Experience with ERP implementation and system upgrades.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Exposure and understanding of GenAI, ML tools and governance.
• Excellent business acumen and financial analysis.