Finance Manager

Kruger Products Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products is seeking a Finance Manager to shape the financial direction of the business in Mississauga, Ontario. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, and long-range planning, delivering clear insights to drive profitability and growth.

You will collaborate with Business Unit Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Finance, and senior leaders; develop dashboards and KPIs, model scenarios, and ensure data integrity across reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• 6–8 years relevant finance experience; manager level preferred.
• CPG industry experience a plus.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures and financial levers.
• Analytical skills with strong documentation; proficient planning tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, month-end reporting, and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and performance reports.
• Analyze financial results, identify drivers, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and variance analyses for data-driven decisions.
• Partner with BU Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Finance, and senior leaders.
• Lead scenario planning and financial modeling for opportunities and risks.
• Ensure data integrity of financial data and reporting systems.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

SAP

Power BI

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA (in-progress/attained)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®, SpongeTowels®, Bonterra®, White Cloud®, as well as products for use away from home.

We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. We proudly have close to 3,000 employees across manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee, as well as our headquarters in Mississauga, ON and Sales offices in North America.

We are investing in our manufacturing facilities with the latest technology. Kruger Products is an industry leader pushing innovation through AI and Operational Excellence. We are committed to a culture of health and safety - for everyone, by everyone, and in everything we do.

What you will do

The Finance Manager will play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the business. Through financial planning, performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, you will provide the insights, tools, and processes that enable better decisions, drive operational excellence, and support sustainable growth across the organization.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, month-end reporting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and insightful business analysis.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and performance reporting packages that support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial results, identify key business drivers, and provide clear recommendations on risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and variance analyses that enable data-driven decisions across the organization.
• Partner closely with Business Unit Finance, Operations, Supply Chain Finance, and senior leaders to align financial plans, improve profitability, and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead scenario planning and financial modeling to evaluate business opportunities and guide critical decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting systems through collaboration with Financial Systems and Consolidations teams.
• Support the development of the organization’s long-range strategic and financial plans in partnership with senior leadership.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by standardizing planning and reporting practices and implementing best-in-class tools, templates, and processes.
• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of financial planning and analysis technologies, including EPM solutions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a Senior Financial Analyst while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and continuous improvement-focused team culture.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; CPA (attained or in-progress) a plus.
• Minimum 6-8 years relevant business and/or Finance experience, with Manager level experience; CPG experience a plus.
• Demonstrated success managing complex budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of cost structures and financial levers in Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, with advanced proficiency in planning tools (SAP, Power BI, etc.).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, analytical mindset and attention to detail.

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. We monitor the market to ensure our total compensation practices are competitive. The starting range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 - or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. Performance and ideas that make us better are recognized.

Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career paths, and opportunities to innovate. Be part of a recognized employer – Greater Toronto Top Employer since 2013, Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies since 2018, and Forbes Best Employers in Canada.

Join Kruger Products and

Expect to do Something Great.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.