Finance Director, Allergan Aesthetics Canada

Allergan Aesthetics; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aesthetics company in Markham is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee finance operations and support the management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and team leadership, with a focus on driving growth and profitability. This role is critical in providing insights and ensuring compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Experience in financial planning and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance operations for Canada.
• Provide financial insights to management.
• Manage local finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree in business

CPA or similar certification

Job description

Job Description

Joining Allergan Aesthetics (AA), an AbbVie company means you will be part of a team of

outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients’ lives. AA exists to empower confidence for consumers and customers, creating products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. We believe in the power of shaping your own life, your own business, your own look – and we continue to evolve our business around the needs of those we serve. United by our shared belief in what we do and a commitment to doing what is right, we bring our best every day to empower confidence.

Lead the finance organization and manage all aspects of finance for Canada Allergan Aesthetics operations. Key member of the country leadership team and area finance leadership team.

Operate as the key business partner and influencer, providing financial insights and decision support to AA General Manager and the associated Country Leadership Team, as well as communicating with and supporting the Europe and Canada Area Finance Director. Effectively manage, coach, and develop local finance team, instilling a culture of compliance and financial control across the business.

Responsible for the company’s financial reporting, financial plans, S&OP, finance and accounting policies / practices. Direct all financial functions and activities to meet the company business objectives of growth, profitability, and working capital management in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards. Accountable for planning, developing, implementing and administering financial control and analysis driving the financial success of the company.

Decision support and business partnering

• Provide country management team effective management reporting, analysis, and insights.
• Prepare financial analysis and evaluation of business results to support and influence resource allocation alternatives / proposals, investment and commercial decisions.
• Attend all local / regional business reviews with country manager.
• Provide analytical commentary of results versus budget and forecast, highlighting trends and variances and assist management in the formulation of action plans to correct deviations.
• Lead and coordinate the development of strategic and annual business plans and budgets as well as periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop financial outlooks and estimates to assist management in identifying risks and opportunities in achieving quarterly and annual objectives, including contingency planning to ensure Operating Income objectives are achieved.
• Support business development and alliance management activities.
• Effectively manage across local and global functions and develop strong working relationships.
• Direct S&OP process in close alignment with LBE process.

Working capital management

Working with host, drive accounts receivable management. Working with local teams, commercial leaders, and FSSC to achieve timely collections and hit company DSO targets.

Maximize and monitor all aspects of working capital including cash, DSO, DOH, DPO, etc.

Team management

Recruit, develop, and retain financial talent.

Lead and engage employees, providing clear expectations and support.

Prioritize team activities and delegate tasks to appropriate levels of organization.

Ensure capabilities and capacity exist to support requirements.

Focus on coaching and development planning to ensure employees can reach their highest potential.

We are looking for someone who can :

Lead and engage the financial team and be a role model and influencer of compliance and business support across the organization

Provide accurate, timely and critical financial analyses, evaluations and recommendations under time and information constraints to facilitate local and corporate strategic and tactical decision making

Identify financial risk and opportunity areas for the local business and all divisions in the short, medium and long term periods.

Work in partnership with the various functions, maintain adequate communication flow to adhere to company policies and achieve Company objectives

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree required. Graduate degree in business, particularly Accounting / Finance / Admin.

CPA or similar accounting certification required

Five years of experience in similar role in subsidiary of an international corporation.

Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work across boundaries

Experience in financial planning, accounting, cost accounting and principles of taxation.

Cross-functional analytical skills to assist and influence senior management decision making.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills at senior management level.

Ability to work in English language

Why Allergan Aesthetics?

We believe in the work that we do and together we create the products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. Our principles are shaped to empower us to deliver on that promise :

Making your practice our purpose (YPOP)

Inclusive of all people

Putting science at the core

Creating what’s next

Connecting to patients.

We show up every day, energized by the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. So, every day is one that counts. Aligning your interests with our imperatives as a business, you always have opportunities to step up and reach higher. So, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment where you’re empowered to ask questions, think big and build on each other's best ideas.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

Additional Information

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