Vice President Finance

2 weeks ago


London, Canada Osborne Financial Search Full time

Vice President of Finance Job Description

TITLE: VP Finance

REPORTS TO: VP/General Manager

LOCATION: On-Site not Hybrid

We have an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious financial leader to provide critical and timely operational financial information and guidance to senior leadership and internal teams, to further develop accounting and corporate reporting processes, and to strengthen the finance team’s capabilities to support the achievement of our organization’s growth plan.

Based in London, the Vice President, Finance is an integral member of the executive management leadership team and will be a key contributor to the continued growth of a successful, fast paced, and progressive organization.

This position will provide the business with financial judgment and will be a reliable and valued advisor to the CEO, the leadership team and the Board of Directors. The individual in this role will be responsible for maintaining disciplined operational financial and accounting processes and be equally comfortable using that information to provide financial guidance and contribute to the development of the company strategy.

The Vice President of Finance will focus on operating cost efficiencies, lead the development of reliable budgets, accurately track operating expenses, and provide forecast and key financial information on the financial health of the business to the leadership team. Responsibilities also include leading the finance team in the generation of monthly and annual financial reports, with providing budget variance commentary, and other key financial analysis to help drive the business. The Vice President of Finance is expected to also provide continuous improvement and corrective action suggestions to internal teams to ensure achievement of budgets. This position will be a key participant in the development of the organization’s growth strategy.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Strategic responsibilities:

· Perform detailed financial analysis and provide strategic guidance on operational activities and structure and make actionable recommendations to improve financial efficiency and performance.

· Protect the company’s financial assets through reliable internal controls.

· Play a key role in both organic growth and, potentially, future M&A activity.

· Develop an executable short- and long-term operational plan for the Finance department which focuses on the development of the personnel, processes, and financial systems to support the company’s strategic plan.

Financial and Operational Management responsibilities:

· Management of the finance department, including execution and oversight of all associated functions.

· All accounting and reporting activities including month-end and annual close.

· Design, prepare and deliver various reports regarding operational and financial KPIs.

· Ensure compliance with tax reporting, IFRS and accounting and reporting guidelines. Equally important, will be the communication of appropriate financial matters and issues to the the leadership team and the Board.

· Annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting and regular internal reporting.

· Manage the treasury function including bank relationship and cash flow forecasting.

· Lead annual and periodic internal and external audit activities.

· Develop a thorough understanding of all facets of operations including sales, project management, design, purchasing, manufacturing, and construction functions to ensure a complete financial understanding of the business.

· For awarded projects, ensure that sales estimates properly transition to project operational budgets, which are accurately tracked and reported on.

· Management of insurance policies related to company assets, project liability, workplace safety, and director liability.

· Ability to develop and use project and NPV, IRR and cash flow Capex and valuation models as required.

Human Resources, Facilities Administration & IT Management responsibilities:

Leading activities related to human resource policies and functions, general office and facilities administration, and IT support.

Team Management responsibilities:

· Lead, manage and develop all direct reports including tasks such as work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluations, and the building of effective team dynamics.

· Participate in cross-functional projects aimed to improve performance and to provide leadership and/or financial oversight where necessary.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal Experience

· CPA designation

· A minimum of 15 years’ experience in progressively more responsible financial functions, including financial department leadership roles.

· The preferred candidate must be prepared to not only lead the finance team but also actively contribute to the production of financial reports and have a very hands-on approach and attitude.

· Accustomed to managing a financial team to achieve tight deadlines.

· Team management and coaching experience, and the ability to engage with staff at all levels of the organization, and exercise sound judgement in exercise of duties.

Critical Competencies for Success

Operational Business Partner: The successful candidate must have the stature and personal skills to report to and work as a trusted business partner with the Senior Leadership Team members and demonstrate ability to drive achievement of budget and strategy. The individual will accomplish this by:

· Demonstrating interpersonal savvy and relationship skills that can have an immediate impact in achievement of annual budget and the short-term strategy.

· Demonstrate operational and commercial insight beyond pure financial reporting.

· Hands-on, used to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, and lean environment.

· Pro-active leader who enjoys working with a variety of constituents

Performance Improvement:

· Able to analyze the business, its strategy, profitability, trends, and so forth to support improved strategic planning and decision making.

· Attract, retain and develop a capable finance, IT, HR and Admin organization and set policies and processes that support the business.

· Monitor budget and forecast performance and recommend counter measures, as required.

Other Personal Characteristics

· Data and fact driven.

· Highest integrity, confidential and trustworthy.

· Clear and concise communicator.

· Entrepreneurial, open minded, high energy, passionate, driven.

· Pro-active, self-starter, fast, clear, and a “roll up your sleeves” person.

· Objective, self-confident, mature and resilient.

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