Financial Controller Bu Swine

**Your Role**

We are looking to fill the role of Financial Controller for the Swine BU. This position will report to the Finance Director, Swine (based in Denmark) with a functional reporting line to the General Manager (based in the USA). This role will be based in the Kitchener, ON office and will act as the finance partner for the swine business, to analyze, translate financial reporting and developing metrics for increased profitability and overall company performance. Further, you will delve into the business and provide insights, analytics and contribute at a very high level so that the company’s business plans and objectives are supported and realized. This position will lead, support and develop the accounting staff to achieve deadlines and accuracy of information.

** Responsibilities**
- Responsible for reporting and business control of the operating areas based in Hypor Inc and Hypor USA
- Review, analyze and adapt/improve systems and control processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function
- Communicate financial status and tax position of the company to management
- Ensure compliance with external statutory and fiscal requirements as well as HG corporate policies
- Be close to the business and act as business partner for operations and sales. Related to this, it will be required to visit the business locations regularly to check business performance, as well as work with various departments to act and make improvement plans where necessary
- Timely and accurate delivery of all business, finance related reports for the BU
- Prepare annual budgets, regular forecasts and actual reporting in cooperation with all departments
- Provide focus for operational performance by reporting on relevant KPIs
- Advise necessary actions to the GM to improve financial results and to reach targets as set out in the yearly budget and forecast
- Assist in establishing business cases for Capex, other duties as assigned

**Your Profile**

- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance
- CPA designation
- 5 - 8 years of experience in an international/multinational environment
- Accounting system experience, ERP experience
- Excellent Excel skills
- Background in agriculture, product and/or distribution environment is considered an asset
- Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is considered an asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels
- Customer focused (internally and externally)

** About Us**
Hendrix Genetics is a multi-species animal breeding, genetics and technology company that is passionate about animal breeding and our customers. We have breeding programs in laying hens, turkeys, traditional poultry, swine, salmon, shrimp and trout. We are a customer focused business that believes in adding value in every interaction. We look for innovative, sustainable solutions, together with the entire animal protein value chain. At the start of the chain, we have an influence on the outcome. For us, better breeding today, means a brighter life tomorrow. As a Hendrix Genetics employee, you will join us on mission to feed the world.

Your values are ideas and beliefs that shape you and guide your choices in life. A company can also have its own set of values, called company values. Hendrix Genetics’ company values are there to help you feel empowered in your role and give you a sense of connection to our place in the world. We strive for excellence, ensure everyone wins and go the extra mile every day.

We believe that diverse teams brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas and experiences to the table. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

** What We Can Offer You**

Our people are of utmost importance to us. You will work in an environment based on respect, trust and recognition. You will have the opportunity to shape your own career by working locally or internationally with colleagues from around the globe. We believe in your personal development and provide on the job training, continuing education, industry programs and challenging work. We also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages with regular reviews of total compensation. We also ensure that all employees have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future. Hendrix Genetics has recognized for a long time that there is far more than just efficiency to consider in producing food. What we do today has an impact on the future. Not just our own future, but that of generations to come.

If you are interested in taking on a new challenge and joining our organization, submit your CV directly to this page. We look forward to exploring this opportunity with you For further information, please contact Lidia Picanco.