Financial Controller

Michelin North America (Canada), Inc.; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tire manufacturer in Granton, Nova Scotia is seeking a Financial Controller to manage economic performance and lead financial strategies. Responsibilities include advising management and overseeing economic functions. The ideal candidate should have a degree in business, CPA designation, and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers opportunities for career growth and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Personalized development plans

Mentorship and cross-functional opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

Sustainable business practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cost reduction initiatives.
• Financial/business acumen with proven ability to lead and influence change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage economic performance by validating drivers of value creation.
• Direct cost-reduction activities and ensure quality of economic data.
• Advise management on economic performance and oversee economic functions.

Skills

Economic performance management

Financial analysis

Cost reduction initiatives

Oracle applications

Influencing change

Education

Degree in business or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Oracle

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; and,
• 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; and,
• financial/business acumen with proven ability to lead and influence change.

Assets for this position include

• experience with standard cost;
• MBA; and,
• 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'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 accommodations 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.