Horizon Recruitment Inc. is conducting a search for a Group Finance Director to oversee a geographically dispersed accounting team and support the operational heads by providing the strategic decision support necessary to grow the business. Our client is motivated to continue growing and needs a forward-thinking leader capable of motivating a team to provide top notch work while contributing on special projects and other growth initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Establish the strategic direction of the division and manage day to day activities
- Drive process improvement initiatives identify opportunities to improve efficiencies operationally and financially
- Build strong working relationships with operational leadership and employees to better understand where value added projects can be initiated
- Lead and mentor a team of professionals
- Develop business cases and present initiatives to senior management highlighting areas of concerns and action plans
- Develop and present CAPEX proposals for expansion opportunities to the corporate office
- Manage working capital requirements and targets by establishing and maintaining clear internal key performance metrics
Requirements:
- A professional accounting designation and qualifications (CPA, US CPA, MBA) along with at least 10 years of senior managerial experience
- Big picture business partner with a demonstrated track record of success in a similar role
- Strong business process and business strategy experience coupled with experience in manufacturing, distribution and operations is a plus
- Leadership mentality with the drive to grow, adapt and execute plans
- An open and articulate communicator with strong analysis, presentation and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Proven strategic thinking ability to apply a “bottom line”, results-oriented approach
- Excellent analytical skills, and applies a creative approach to problem solving
Rewards:
- $180,000 - $200,000
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.