Financial Controller

Sandvik Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global supplier in the mining and construction industry as a Financial Controller. This role involves overseeing financial well-being, managing budgets, and providing insights to senior leadership. The position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Benefits

Annual incentive program

Relocation program

Pension plan

Employee engagement and social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely consolidated financial statements.
• Supervision and development of accounting staff.
• Develop detailed financial plan and model according to company strategic plan.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Business Central v26

Power BI

Jet Analytics

Job description

Come and join our team! Sandvik, Ground Support Division is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial well-being of the business, through strong leadership and management reporting. This position is accountable for Company Budget, Quarterly forecasts, 12 month Rolling forecast, and financial reporting. You will be able to adapt quickly to requests in a fast paced and innovative work environment. You will play a critical role in aligning financial plans with operational priorities and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. This position will be situated in Saskatoon, SK.

COMPENSATION

With this opportunity, DSI Underground offers a compensation package including:

• annual incentive program
• relocation program
• pension plan
• employee engagement and social activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and management reports for the company, Accountable for monthly financial package preparation including budget vs. actual reports, P&L analysis, balance sheet information
• Work with outside tax accountants on annual tax filing and compliance
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and oversees inventory and other asset records
• Conforms and abides by all regulations, policies and work procedures and instructions
• Analyzes budget and reviews for accuracy and variances
• Investigates complex reporting discrepancies and identifies root cause
• Reviews quarterly forecasts, identifies problems and provides effective solutions
• Supervision and development of accounting staff, performance management, development of job descriptions
• Engage and create a positive environment for all members of the team
• Assigns work load and identifies training and education requirements for staff
• Develop detailed financial plan and model accordance according to company strategic plan
• Monitor and asses accounting systems and controls and implement accounting practices
• Ensure compliance to all policies and procedures
• Maintain the company’s system of accounts, oversee accounts payable and receivable, manage accounts payable aging, accounts receivables, allocating funds to correct amounts
• Assist and participate with management team to build a strategic plan and help the development of the business
• Work to maintain an environment of trust and high morale among employees
• Oversee the Navision Accounting System

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA designation is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., ERP systems), Microsoft Excel, and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations relevant to the manufacturing industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on mentoring and development.

What We Offer:

• Strategic finance leadership in a mission-critical industrial sector
• Exposure to ground support product manufacturing and global operations
• Modern tools: Business Central v26, Power BI, Jet Analytics
• Collaborative, growth-focused culture
• The opportunity to make an impact on our business
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture:

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

HOW TO APPLY:

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers Opens in new window to the Financial Controller position, however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ground Support Division welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Sandvik, Ground Support Division values the diversity of the people we hire. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.