Senior Advisor Finance Transformation

Agropur; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A major dairy cooperative in Longueuil is seeking a Senior Finance Transformation Advisor to lead strategic projects for optimizing processes within the finance function. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role also requires proficiency in both French and English, as well as expertise in SAP and project management. The company offers a competitive salary plus additional perks including flexible remote work options and a pension plan.

Benefits

Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation

Flexible remote work options

Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for career development

Pension plan with company contributions

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role or in relevant functions.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Proven experience in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project to redesign the month-end analysis environment.
• Develop and recommend innovative solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Direct, plan, and oversee targeted optimization projects.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Type: Regular

The Finance Transformation team is looking for a Senior Advisor who is passionate about performance improvement and motivated to play a strategic role in transforming the finance function and the organization. Reporting to the Director – Finance Transformation, the incumbent’s primary mandate will be to plan, lead, and deliver projects aimed at optimizing processes and controls, collaborating with various Agropur teams. He or she will act as a change agent, challenging the status quo while fostering buy‑in from Finance teams and stakeholders. The Senior Advisor will also contribute to establishing a culture of continuous improvement in processes, procedures, and controls within the organization.

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Agropur is looking for a Senior Finance Transformation Advisor who is passionate about performance improvement and motivated to play a strategic role in transforming the finance function and the organization by joining its team in St‑Hubert.

At Agropur, we invest in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible remote work options
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary scale 006: $98,400 to $123,000 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position)

What this role involves:

• Lead a project to redesign the month‑end analysis environment, working closely with Finance teams and stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, while influencing the solutions to be implemented.
• Develop and recommend concrete, innovative solutions in collaboration with stakeholders, challenging the status quo to improve processes and Finance team performance.
• Direct, plan, and oversee targeted optimization projects and initiatives, ensuring their success in collaboration with Finance teams to accelerate the month‑end closing process.
• Analyze and challenge key processes within the Finance function to maximize efficiency.
• Establish effective communication channels between Finance teams and other departments, demonstrating recognized leadership that engages peers.
• Be accountable for achieving project results and objectives, acting autonomously and ensuring follow‑up with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a constantly evolving environment.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; a professional accounting designation is considered an asset.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role or in relevant functions.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish credibility and foster a recognized collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a strong focus on finding practical solutions.
• Proven experience in process improvement.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.