Financial Controller

Michelin; Chattan Park; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer in Nova Scotia is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee economic performance and lead cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business, CPA designation, and over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Join a company committed to career growth and community impact. Applications close on September 28, 2025.

Benefits

Personalized development plans

Mentorship opportunities

Diverse and supportive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cost reduction initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional experience in an accounting or financial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage economic performance by validating and activating the main drivers of value creation.
• Support economic performance within the framework of finance methods.
• Participate in defining middle and long term strategy.

Skills

Financial/business acumen

Leadership and influence

Cost reduction initiatives

Education

Degree in business or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Oracle applications

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller – Granton, Nova Scotia

Since 1889, Michelin has innovated to enhance the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across every tire and travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

The opportunity

Contribute to the fulfillment of the facility’s annual objectives by focusing on and monitoring the economic and financial impacts of strategic and operational decisions. These efforts are undertaken with a cross functional team that shares the goals of safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage economic performance by validating and activating the main drivers of value creation.
• Support economic performance (steering/forecasting), within the framework of finance methods.
• Participate in defining middle and long term strategy, developing targets, and defining priority criteria.
• Direct cost-reduction activities.
• Guarantee the quality of economic data (variances in relation to standard costs, inventory, etc.) and ensure implementation of remedial and preventive action plan, monitor implementation of decisions taken.
• Develop the finance management competencies of non-financial staff.
• Advise and challenge the management team on matters of economic performance and oversee the organization's economic functions.
• Responsible for the site cost indicators and ensures alignment across all levels of leadership (frontline, support, and site management).
• Steers and drives progress through the above activities while focusing on a limited number of KPI with no direct people management responsibilities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for government initiatives, internal control self assessments, and external audits.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or directly related field of study.
• CPA designation (either complete or in progress).
• 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cost reduction initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Oracle applications.
• Financial/business acumen with proven ability to lead and influence change.

Assets for this position

• Experience with standard cost.
• MBA.
• Professional experience in an accounting or financial role.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what even what’s right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!

How to apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one Word or PDF document. Candidates must clearly indicate how they meet the requirements listed above. Applications should be submitted before September 28, 2025.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. All other applications will be kept on file for future consideration.