Group Financial Controller

Confidential Careers; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in London, Ontario is searching for an experienced Financial Controller. This strategic role involves overseeing finance operations, managing budgets, and providing analytical expertise to drive company growth. Candidates should hold a CPA with substantial experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a Controller position in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct and manage finance team and Departmental managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financials and manage quarterly forecast process.
• Oversee budget preparation and manage the accounting team.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information and analyze operational data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Education

University Degree

CPA

Tools

MS Excel

NETsuite

HFM

Job description

We are currently searching for an experienced Financial Controller for our manufacturing client in London, Ontario. As a key member of the senior management team you will provide strategic, analytical and problem solving skills to assist in the continued growth and development of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare annual financials for corporate entity, manage quarterly forecast process
• Manage annual budget preparation working with all departments to finalize the fiscal budget
• Manages the activities of the accounting team includng AR, AP, Payroll, Inventory and provides guidance, training/instruction
• Maintains internal control procedures for company’s resources and records
• Ensures confidentiality of financial and non-financial information
• Analyzes/interprets operational and financial information as requested including variance analysis (purchase price variance, labour variance, spending variances)
• Monitors and manages cash flow, including foreign exchange requirements
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly and ad hoc sales reporting
• Insurance broker liaison and preparation of annual renewal information
• Coordinate and act as main liaison for annual external audit, ensure all required documentation is prepared and submitted in a timely manner
• Manage fixed asset purchases and related financing, ROI calculations, amortization, reporting
• Support other departments with ERP training, process improvement, special projects
• Company Benefit analysis and liaison with broker, banking, corporate credit card accounts and corporate owned/leased auto fleet administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Degree, CPA required
• 7+ years in a Controller position in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent organizational skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Direct, manage, motivate and influence others (i.e. finance team/Departmental managers)
• Strong working knowledge of accounting application software
• Solid MS Excel, ERP Systems (NetSuite), consolidated reporting software (HFM), etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and management/operational skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and clearly with customers, suppliers and other external persons