Vice President Finance

Mandrake; London; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian manufacturing company seeks a Vice-President of Finance to drive transformation in finance and accounting processes. Ideal candidates will have a CPA, a strong financial leadership background, and experience in M&A activities. The role involves developing a high-performing finance team and supporting strategic growth initiatives across North America.

Benefits

Growth-focused company

Opportunities for meaningful transformation

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership, with 5+ years in a senior finance role.
• Strong expertise in IFRS, cost accounting, FP&A, cross-border taxation.
• Experience implementing and optimizing ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of finance and accounting processes.
• Build robust FP&A capability for organizational performance.
• Provide financial guidance to executive leadership.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic guidance

ERP implementation

Financial reporting expertise

M&A support

Education

CPA designation

Degree in Finance or Business Administration

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial analytic tools

Job description

Overview

As a Canadian manufacturing company serving advanced manufacturing sectors including automotive, industrial, alternative energy, electronics, and aerospace. Poised for significant growth and strategic acquisitions, the organization is creating a new role of Vice-President, Finance to lead the modernization of its North American finance function and support its next phase of expansion.

A succession role to CFO, this is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic and operational leader to work with executive leadership supporting operations in Canada, United States, and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of finance and accounting processes to support growth.
• Build a robust FP&A capability to support organizational performance.
• Implement ERP systems, strengthen financial reporting and financial analytic tools.
• Provide business-critical financial guidance to executive leadership.
• Exposure to M&A for business growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with a degree in Finance or Business Administration; MBA (preferred).
• 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership, including 5+ years in a senior finance role within automotive, advanced manufacturing, or a related sector.
• Strong expertise in IFRS, cost accounting, FP&A, cross-border taxation/transfer pricing.
• Experience supporting M&A activity and growth-driven financial strategies (preferred).
• Knowledge of OEM/Tier 1 relationships, supply chains/commercial frameworks.
• Experience implementing and optimizing ERP and financial reporting systems.
• A collaborative, engaging leadership style with passion for coaching and team development.

Benefits

• A growth-focused Canadian company with bold North American ambitions
• Lead meaningful transformation and contribute at the highest strategic level
• Grow with this values-driven and innovative company.

How to Apply

Contact Information: Qualified candidates can submit their resume to via email

We thank you for your interest; only qualified candidates will be contacted.