Vice President of Finance

7 days ago


Island View, Canada Bioriginal Full time

Bioriginal is a leading global manufacturer of Omega 3-6-9’s, consumer packaged nutritional foods & oils, health supplements for humans & pet and patented nutraceuticals. Headquartered in beautiful Saskatoon, Canada, with facilities across USA, Europe and Asia, Bioriginal produces products that improve lives and has done so for over 30 years.

We’re currently seeking to add a VP of Finance to our executive team in Saskatoon.This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join a growing, global Company (5 acquisitions in the last 18 months) while working under a strategic, visionary CEO. The role provides an opportunity to show your leadership skills while guiding a dynamic team that has doubled in size in the past 2 years with staff in both NA & EU.

If you love working in a growing, exciting, challenging and dynamic environment where you can make a difference – we want to hear from you.

Bioriginal is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cooke Inc, which is the world’s largest family-owned seafood business, employing more than 13,000 in 12 countries.

Position Summary:

The VP of Finance provides global leadership to the Finance & Accounting functions within the Company, focusing on strategic leadership and management of the financial function of the Company.The role works closely with the CEO as part of the Executive team, providing strategic financial input to the global leadership team. The position develops and implements financial, accounting and treasury procedures to improve the financial health of the Company, while ensuring best practices are being followed.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

Directs and oversees the Company’s finance department, which includes (but is not limited to) financial policy development and implementation, management of accounting systems, budget planning and implementation, risk management and insurance, taxation, short-and-long-term forecasting, strategic planning, setting of financial goals and objectives that align with business operations and strategy.

Provides financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and executive team.

Analyzes and reports on financial performance and identifies areas for improvement.

Monitors and manages cash flow, ensuring sufficient funds are available for operational needs.

Oversees financial strategies and manages financial risks.

Ensures accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements.

Finalizes and presents financial reports to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies as needed.

Leads, manages and mentors the finance and accounting teams.

Develops and implements financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, oversees all accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll and general ledger.

Ensures compliance with all relevant financial regulations, across multiple different countries.

Identifies and manages financial risks and develops strategies to mitigate these risks.

Oversees audits and coordinators with external auditors as required.

Evaluates potential mergers, acquisitions and other strategic investments.

Leads financial due diligence and integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions.

Builds and maintains relationships with both internal and external key stakeholders.

Is the primary contact with our parent company’s Finance, Treasury and Insurance Departments.

Oversees global consolidation of financial reporting to our parent company.

Minimum Qualifications:

CPA designation is required.

Qualified to work in Canada is required.

Ability to travel international is required.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business is required. MBA is an asset.

A minimum of 10+ years finance/accounting experience

A minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience managing a staff.

Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles and financial regulations.

Proven experience leading finance in a multi division or multi country business.

Proven experience within food production or manufacturing industries

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working with multiple countries and legal entities is an asset.

Strong business acumen, with a strong knowledge of best practices and market conditions.

Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills required.

Strong leadership and team leadership skills and experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Strong proficiency with multiple ERP and/or financial software systems is preferred.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills required.

Strong proficiency with financial modeling and forecasting required.

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