Finance Manager

**What We Offer**

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

- A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & family assistance programs
- RRSP matching program
- Health & wellness reimbursements
- Product purchase program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
- Relocation costs (if applicable)

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
- University Degree with a concentration / major in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years’ experience in Accounting / Finance
- Professional Accounting Designation
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment would be a strong asset
- Systems aptitude and excellent PC skills are a must (JD Edwards, Sharepoint, etc.)
- Knowledge and passion for Continuous Improvement methods and tools
- Comfortable presenting up to senior level audiences
- Microsoft Office Excel skills (intermediate to expert proficiency level)
- Ability to influence without authority
- Experience in budgeting and strategy / business planning
- Ability to handle sensitive business information with confidence
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail
- In conjunction with the corporate finance team, translate strategic direction into the manufacturing plant
- Supervision of a team of direct report(s)
- Lead the planning, preparation and communication of plant manufacturing, maintenance and overhead cost budgeting process
- Regularly update the plant leadership team on monthly and forecasted performance to budget and work with departments to understand and develop action plans to close any gaps
- Responsible for the preparation, interpretation and communication of monthly manufacturing accounting statements through use of manufacturing accounting systems
- Conduct feasibility studies in partnership with other departments on various capital projects to support cost reductions and plant improvements
- Work closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) department to ensure cost savings projects are properly tracked and delivering. Provide regular update and guidance to leadership team on monthly and forecasted results of CI savings
- Responsible for communication and presentation of key plant metrics to senior leadership, plant leadership and various key stakeholders. Also responsible for preparing and presenting yearly budgets to the executive team supported by the plant manager.

At **Irving Tissue **, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.