Vice President, Finance

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations within their Life Sciences division. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, and compliance while driving business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in senior financial roles, particularly within manufacturing, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and analytical skills. Join a team dedicated to innovation and improving lives globally, and enjoy competitive rewards and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

RRSP Matching

Employee Share Purchase Program

Paid Vacation

Competitive Salaries

Bonuses

Overtime Pay

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of senior financial experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven leader capable of developing high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance functions including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Act as a strategic financial partner involved in acquisitions and negotiations.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning

Financial Reporting

Project Management Accounting

Business Development

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting or finance

Professional designation (CA, CMA, CGA)

Job description

ATS Company : ATS Corporation Requisition ID : 12976 Location :

Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

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Vice President, Finance

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team, a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history. We help advance the future with factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, our work is crucial – we design, build, and service automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life globally. When precision is critical and errors are not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

VP, Finance

Segment : Life Science Systems

Reports To : President, Life Science Systems

Location : Cambridge, ON (preferred), with international travel required

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAJOR DUTIES :

Senior financial executive responsible for strategic and financial planning & reporting, project management accounting, operations, and business development in global organizations. Organizes, directs, and controls the division’s financial and accounting activities, including developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls for financial management and information systems.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Participate in developing strategic business plans and objectives, sharing responsibility for general management as part of the senior executive team.
2. Manage the division’s finance, controlling, and accounting leaders.
3. Oversee all finance functions including operational accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, controlling, tax planning, compliance, and internal controls.
4. Act as a strategic financial partner with operations, involved in acquisitions, contract negotiations, financing, and due diligence.
5. Monitor and report on key performance indicators such as EBIT, cash flow, and RONA.
6. Manage monthly division metrics and corporate reporting.
7. Lead financial management and create rigorous controls for the division.
8. Coordinate financial affairs according to principles and regulations.
9. Provide financial analysis to guide management, including cash flow, costs, expenses, and financial statements analysis.
10. Prepare reports on the company’s financial position, including income, expenses, and earnings.
11. Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures, and information systems for efficiency and cost reduction.
12. Direct the preparation of directives for policy and operational changes.
13. Manage receipt, disbursement, and expenditures of funds and assets.
14. Approve monetary transactions and sign related documents.
15. Prepare budgets and financial forecasts, analyzing requests for cost reductions and budget allocations.
16. Lead the finance team to meet short and long-term objectives.
17. Manage relationships with regulators, auditors, and the financial community.
18. Negotiate and sign multi-year contracts and commitments.
19. Ensure all activities comply with ethical standards and the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
20. Adhere to health and safety rules and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent. A professional designation such as CA, CMA, or CGA is required.

Experience :

• 8-10+ years of senior financial and controlling experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Expertise in project costing, designing, and managing business systems, with experience in mergers, acquisitions, financial reporting, treasury, compliance, and lean manufacturing.
• Proven as a trusted business partner and leader capable of developing high-performance teams.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure accuracy.

If you're excited about this role but do not meet all qualifications, you are encouraged to apply.

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team :

We value our PEOPLE — our foundation. We develop, engage, empower, and energize our team. Diversity and inclusion are core to our success.

What we do MATTERS — our projects improve lives worldwide. ATS is committed to being carbon neutral by 2030.

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING are central — we pursue continuous improvement, challenge conventional thinking, and promote creative solutions.

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT — offering professional growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, development programs, and promotion from within.

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards — salaries, overtime, paid vacation, bonuses, health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, and Employee Share Purchase Program.

A place to BELONG : We celebrate diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all employees, believing that diverse backgrounds foster innovation.

ATS complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will assist those requiring accommodations upon request.