Senior Finance Manager

Bimbo Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Canada is seeking a Sr. Manager, Finance – Supply Chain to lead financial planning, analysis and governance across Ontario and Western Canada. You will partner with Supply Chain, Operations and Manufacturing to drive cost optimization and long‑term value creation.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, and capital project reviews. You will develop operational dashboards (Power BI), build financial acumen across sites, coach a finance team, and ensure internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, with manufacturing/supply chain focus.
• Experience leading finance in multi-site operations with cross-functional partners.
• Strong financial modeling, analytics, and reporting skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel; Oracle ERP experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership for supply chain and manufacturing spending.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations and Manufacturing leaders by delivering analysis, forecasting, scenario modeling, and ad hoc reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes; ensure alignment with objectives.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards (Power BI) for daily to quarterly insights.
• Coach and develop finance teams across multiple locations; maintain internal controls.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting & analysis

Supply chain finance

Cost optimization

Team leadership

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Excel advanced

Cross-location oversight

Travel readiness

Education

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

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:

The Sr. Manager, Finance – Supply Chain provides strategic financial leadership and oversight for supply chain and manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing leadership to deliver insightful financial analysis, reporting, and decision support that drive operational performance, cost optimization, and long-term value creation.

The position leads financial planning, analysis, and governance across multiple sites located in Ontario and Western Canada, ensuring accurate financial reporting, disciplined cost management, and alignment with corporate financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and fiduciary oversight of supply chain and manufacturing spending, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial statements, operational metrics, and performance indicators. Proactively identify risks and opportunities and provide financial guidance to senior operations and supply chain leadership.
• Act as a key finance business partner to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations leaders by delivering financial analysis, forecasting, scenario modeling, and ad hoc reporting to support effective decision-making. Aid in building financial acumen among business partners
• Lead and oversee financial results related to operational activities, including inventory, cost of goods sold, WIP/BOM, and supply chain efficiencies, as well as general accounting activities (e.g., payroll, A/P, fixed assets), ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and internal controls.
• Participate as a business partner to drive productivity, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain by identifying opportunities, developing business cases, tracking results, and measuring performance against established targets.
• Develop, analyze, and present financial performance insights, trends, opportunities and risks to Supply Chain Leadership, Manufacturing Leadership, and Corporate Finance.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles for supply chain and manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational plans.
• Oversee and support the monthly accounting close and post-close processes, including accruals, adjustments, variance analysis, and explanations of results versus prior year, budget, and forecast. Identify factors impacting performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial leadership for capital investment planning, including development and approval of capital project business cases, evaluation of financial returns, and post-implementation reviews. Ensure capital expenditures are monitored and fixed asset activity is accurately recorded.
• Champion the development and governance of operational reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs that deliver timely, accurate, and actionable insights at daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly intervals, with a focus on leveraging digital transformation tools (Power BI, etc), freeing up time to focus on analytics
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and strong business partnership, while focusing on personal growth and development objectives of team members
• Ensure compliance with Company financial policies, internal controls, and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other duties as required to support supply chain, operational, and financial objectives.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and/or supply chain environments.
• Demonstrated success providing financial leadership and decision support to operations or supply chain organizations.
• Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain ERP systems; Oracle experience is an asset.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams across multiple locations, with a mix of in person and remote interactions.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills (written and verbal).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other financial and reporting tools.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, complex environment with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel between manufacturing or supply chain locations as required.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive personal and company information.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $111,000 - $166,250, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities:

Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation

Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way:

We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at [e-mail].