Head of Finance

• Partner with the GM and Commercial and Academic business leaders on strategy and investment decisions
• Develop financial plans and forecasts to promote growth
• Implement automation and AI tooling to improve finance efficiency
• Challenge business leaders to meet financial commitments
• Maintain robust financial controls and accurate, timely information
• Develop and lead high-performing finance teams
• Manage the reporting calendar and finance deliverables
• Build relationships across the business and influence stakeholders
• Attend and oversee materials for business review meetings
• Manage the finance function for Canada, including financial control, reporting, and transactional finance
• Coach, develop, and transform the finance team
• Embed finance as a business partner and provide financial insight and advice
• Manage compliance and regulatory matters, including quarterly reporting, SOX, and internal controls
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and KPIs
• Maintain forecasting accuracy and coordinate profit improvement plans and remedial actions
• Oversee the annual statutory audit and external auditor relationship
• Lead preparation, sign-off, and maintenance of the annual budget
• Implement company initiatives across the finance function
• Lead finance transformation and continuous improvement projects
• Promote an inclusive and diverse culture aligned with Henry Schein One values
• Work with the International FD on long-range plans and budgets
• Perform investment modelling to evaluate project viability

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a Senior Finance leadership position
• Qualified accountant
• Experience in the SaaS/Tech sector
• Proven record of leading, transforming and creating finance teams
• Experience communicating, influencing and presenting at a senior level
• Ability to communicate technically complex financial issues with effective influencing skills at all levels
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working in a highly regulated framework or globally listed organization
• Knowledge of USGAAP, SOX, IFRS, or local GAAP
• Experience working on Microsoft Dynamics is preferable
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and accountably
• Ability to lead and influence across a remote work environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and compliance within a highly regulated environment, while leading and transforming finance teams to drive business growth and efficiency. Proficient in advanced financial reporting, automation, and stakeholder influence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Senior Finance Leadership
• Financial Planning And Forecasting
• USGAAP, SOX, IFRS Knowledge
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Finance Team Transformation

Hard Skills

• Financial Planning
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance Management
• Investment Modelling
• Automation Implementation
• Financial Controls
• Budget Preparation
• KPI Management
• Statutory Audit Oversight

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Coaching Skills
• Proactive Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

• SaaS Sector
• Tech Sector
• Regulated Framework
• Globally Listed Organization

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Dynamics
• AI Tooling
• Automation Tools