Vice President, Finance (CFO)

Panache Talent Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Panache Talent Inc. on behalf of a leading healthcare organization in Quebec seeks a seasoned CFO to safeguard financial health and drive performance across multiple sites.

Reporting to the President, you will oversee finance, supply chain and real estate, lead budgeting, optimize capital structure, tax strategy, and support growth through digital transformation. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of senior finance leadership, CPA designation, bilingual proficiency, and a proven record in

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading large finance and accounting teams.
• Member of the CPA Order with strong ethical standards.
• Experience in growing, multi-site service companies; retail exposure a plus.
• Strategic partnership with executive leadership and board.

Responsibilities

• Shape the financial vision and long-term strategies with the President.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasts, and dashboards across sites.
• Optimize debt/capital structure and tax strategy.
• Oversee finance, supply chain, and real estate management.
• Represent the organization with banks, auditors and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnership

Financial governance

Team leadership

Change management

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the healthcare sector in Quebec, stands out for its expertise, spirit of innovation, and commitment to service quality. With a multi-site presence and sustained growth, the organization is undergoing a strategic and digital transformation aimed at optimizing operations and consolidating its position as an industry leader.

In this context, we are seeking an experienced CFO to play a key role in financial governance and the company’s overall performance, supporting the President and various business lines in their growth and development projects.

Job specification

Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the organization’s financial health and acts as a strategic partner to the executive committee. This role encompasses oversight of finance, supply chain, and real estate management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and the implementation of innovative financial practices. The incumbent will be tasked with developing a financial master plan aligned with strategic planning, optimizing budgeting and accounting processes, and supporting growth and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Shape the financial vision and long-term strategies in collaboration with the President and Advisory Board.
• Act as guardian of financial health and integrate financial perspectives into organizational decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and approve forecasts, performance indicators, and dashboards.
• Assess and optimize debt and capital structure, supporting growth and investment projects.
• Oversee tax strategy and negotiate favorable financial terms with external partners.
• Approve projects integrating financial systems and advanced technologies.
• Mobilize and develop teams (50+ professionals), fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Represent the organization with banks, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with VPs and GMs of various business lines to understand their challenges and support their projects.

Required profile

We are seeking a Vice President of Finance who embodies leadership and a management vision that fosters cohesion, accountability, and engagement. The incumbent has a minimum of 15 years of experience leading large finance and accounting teams, is a member of the CPA Order, and has primarily worked in growing, multi-site service companies (experience in retail will be considered an asset).

A true strategic partner, this individual will support teams while enabling the executive’s ambitions. Solution-oriented rather than conservative, the incumbent has already guided an organization through a phase of strong growth and brand positioning, contributing to its visibility beyond Quebec’s borders.

Possessing solid expertise in accounting, taxation, and compliance, combined with an innovative outlook, he/she balances financial rigor with change management. Through previous experiences, the candidate has demonstrated the ability to create strategic value and maximize profitability across a portfolio of business lines. Bilingual and emotionally mature, this inspiring leader will act as a strategic advisor to the President and executive committee, playing a key role in the company’s sustainable growth and national and international expansion.