Head of Finance

We are looking for Head of Finance for our client in Trois-Rivires, QC

Job Title: Head of Finance

Job Location: Trois-Rivires, QC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s degree in Finance (CPA preferred) with 8+ years of experience in a product/manufacturing or similar environment, ideally within the energy or Transmission/Distribution sector.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and working effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations supported by strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of optimizing processes, financial performance, and product development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented mindset, with a hands-on approach to working with teams to obtain key information.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures transparent and complete financial performance controlling of the factory and overseeing all commercial topics, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing measures to optimize business results.
• Prepares periodic gap and deviation analysis reports, including interpretation and follow-through on corrective actions to ensure performance alignment.
• Leads the business planning and annual budgeting process, with full ownership of financial forecasting and reporting of business results.
• Oversees asset and liability assessments as well as inventory management measures to support financial integrity and operational efficiency.
• Manages the investment plan, performing Actual vs. Plan analyses and ensuring execution and impact tracking of agreed measures.
• Ensures commercial correctness in offers, bids, and contracts, supports project execution and negotiations with customers, and contributes to building a strong finance team through hiring and development.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.