Vice President Finance

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Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Management: Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead the strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting/reporting process.
- Lead the preparation of Campbell Canada’s yearly budget and interim forecasts.
- Review, advise & propose solutions to the management team on budgetary requirements to meet annual targets.
- Prepare executive level presentations that communicate business unit strategy and financial performance.
- Drive business results and & decision making in monthly Integrated Business Planning process.

Strategic decision analytic support
- Provides leadership support and coordination for new strategic initiatives (supply chain strategy, pricing, trade management, margin enhancements, sales support and marketing plans)
- Provide strategic leadership in diagnosing business issues and proposing solutions that support the strategy
- Develop and analyze business models to project and recommend business financials and return on investment (ROI).
- Execute special projects which require significant financial or operational oversight
- Identify and facilitate continuous improvement projects through systems, processes & ways of working

Drive Business Results & Strategic Planning
- Collaborate with the Canadian Senior Leadership Team in shaping the Canadian strategy within the broader Campbell Meals & Beverages division.
- Lead the development of Canadian finance strategies and execute local initiatives that drive successful business results that are aligned to divisional & corporate priorities.
- Monitor and communicate Risks & Opportunities & their impact to Campbell Canada in order to lead strategy for closing any gaps to plan.
- Provide leadership and guidance to peers to ensure strong financial oversight by the Canadian leadership team.
- Participate in the management of the Canadian business as a member of the Canadian Senior Leadership Team “CSLT” through:

- Setting organizational goals, objectives, financial targets and priorities
- Approving and aligning strategic and operational plans
- Allocating necessary resources
- Leading, communicating and engaging employees in the organization’s purpose, vision, strategy and goals

Accounting & Regulatory compliance
- Review the organization’s financial activities to ensure they are properly accounted for in accordance with legislative requirements and financial controls/requirements (i.e. SOX 404).
- Provide guidance to the Controller to ensure that internal and accounting controls are in place to protect Canadian assets.
- Oversee cash flow and optimize programs to manage inventory control to support customer needs, balance sheet targets and mitigate inventory risk.
- In partnership with Global Treasury, manage the Canadian treasury organization’s currency strategy.
- In partnership with Global Tax, oversees the preparation and lodgment of all tax filings and coordinate tax planning initiatives.
- Serves as Chair of the Canadian Pension Committee and acts on behalf of Campbell Company of Canada on all corporate matters (filing, board meetings, etc.).

Functional Finance Leadership
- Provide leadership & development opportunities to a collaborative and diverse finance team including direct & matrix reports for key areas of Finance including Brand, Customer, Supply Chain, Planning, Reporting & Tax.
- Define, build and nurture a finance team culture that supports the strategy and demonstrates the values of the organization
- Develop & carry out training to further the business management skills of the Canadian organization
- Collaborates and work closely with the broader Campbell Meals & Beverage Leadership team, local Canadian Senior Leadership team and the Finance Leadership team to drive synergies across the marketplace and leverage best practices.
- Lead collaboration & partnership with all teams across the division & global Finance organization.
- Key finance business partner to all functional leads in Canadian business (Vice President Sales, Vice President Marketing, Vice President Human Resources, Director Research & Development, Director Supply Chain & Vice President and General Manager of Canada)
- Manage foreign currency exposure and impact to the Canadian profit and loss (P&L) via partnership with Global Treasury
- Lead a diverse financ