Finance Business Partner

Randstad CanadaBrantford, Ontario, CA

15 days ago

Job type

Permanent

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Job description

Are you an experienced CPA-designated finance professional who thrives in a dynamic food manufacturing environment? Do you excel at analyzing financial data, optimizing costs, and driving efficiency? Are you seeking an opportunity to be a key financial partner in a state-of-the-art facility? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a leading manufacturing organization in Brantford, Ontario. This role serves as the financial expert within the plant, working closely with site management, regional teams, and the finance organization to ensure accurate financial reporting, control costs, and drive business performance. As part of the local plant leadership team, you will play a crucial role in advising decision-makers and optimizing operational efficiencies.

Advantages

Excellent base salary
Annual bonus
Health and dental program
RRSP match program
Support for CPA annual due and professional development
Growth opportunities

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic financial advisor to the management team, supporting short-term and long-term decision-making

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility

Serve as a financial steward, ensuring all plant costs are justified and aligned with financial targets

Conduct financial analysis, focusing on material variance, scrap, rework, and raw material yield

Monitor and evaluate financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities

Provide real-time financial insights to drive efficiency improvements, cost savings, and process optimizations

Support month-end close activities by staying closely connected to the plant’s financial performance

Develop investment proposals and liaise with key stakeholders on capital projects

Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

5+ years of experience in financial controlling, accounting, or a similar function

SAP experience is a plus

Experience in a multinational company, preferably in the B2B or food manufacturing industry

Strong knowledge of financial methodologies and reporting

Analytical, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset

Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong team collaboration abilities, including cross-functional teamwork

Ability to travel, up to 10%

Summary

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding finance role in a leading manufacturing organization, apply today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.