The Director of Financial Planning, Reporting and Analytics, North America is an individual with strong leadership, reporting, organizational, analytical and influencing skills. Working directly with all levels of the North American management team, this individual is responsible for a team of people that plan, organize, analyze and report for all aspects of the North American business within the company.  This includes financial reporting, analysis of business opportunities, developing operational and financial plans, establishing and maintaining business performance measures, and providing sound business financial advice to all levels of management.
The individual will foster and deploy a strong performance culture at all levels, with emphasis on value creation (profitability and cash generation) as well as financial discipline. As part of the Company’s SLT, the individual will display a One Finance mindset, and ensure complete adherence to corporate procedures and methodologies. The individual will take an active role in proposing evolutions to the corporate procedures and methodologies to improve support the business, reduce costs, and create value for Septodont.

This individual leads the budgeting, forecasting and planning process for all organizations in the region, including financial & variance analysis, non-standard reporting and business strategic analysis.  This individual will also play a lead role in supporting the roll out of standard budgeting and planning

• Responsible for managing a high performing financial team that supports the reporting, forecasting, planning and analytical functions within the finance department for all areas of the business.
• Working with operational and sales management teams to ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial budgets and forecasts, as well as reviewing submitted plans for variances and to recommend improvement opportunities.
• Directs and prepares financial analyses for each leader within the region, providing guidance for each respective area.
• Provides value added decision support services for all levels of management, participating as an active member of the management team.
• Directs costing and analysis for existing and new business initiatives, working with the Executive and management team to evaluate opportunities. Ensures that the teams are working with accurate analysis and data.
• Works closely with the Regional Accounting Manager to understand the full cycle of financial reporting as well as to support the planning and implementation of new operational procedures and systems or tools (including ERP, BI and CPM systems) to obtain optimum efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manages and provides leadership to this analytical finance team, including employee development, objective setting and performance monitoring.
• Reviews financial results and analysis to provide suggestions for cost reduction, efficiencies, improvements.
• Involved in the Company’s business metric system and the development and monitoring of appropriate performance metrics to monitor progress towards achieving the company objectives.
• Responsible for the oversight and proper financial reporting of customers contracts and credit analysis for those customers (ie Relationship Pricing, Pharma Contracts)
• Develops a solid knowledge of the systems used for reporting (AX, CPM, BI). Leads in the management of such tools, and in enhancing the reporting and dashboards in CPM and BI.
• Develops a solid knowledge of the Global Dental and Pharma business
• Must provide and ensures that open and strong communication is maintained at all levels of the financial teams
• Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all company policies and procedures. Provides recommendations for improvements. Monitors compliance to internal control polices
• Performs other related duties and or special projects as required in the finance department or requested by CFO.
• Position requires travel to US, Brazil and Europe on a periodic basis.

Experience

Minimum 7-10 years related experience with 5 years in a management/supervisor role.
Strong understanding of finance, accounting, and costing principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) knowledge is a benefit.
Advanced knowledge of Excel is a requirement.  Experience with SAP, Microsoft AX or other major financial and manufacturing reporting system is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing accounting, product costing, budgeting and forecasting.   Pharma and project % of completion experience an asset.
Places a high priority on organization, timeliness, accuracy, meeting financial deadlines and strength in analytical analysis.
Very strong oral and written communication skills; supports and creates effective teams. 
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment,

Education

• University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent designation or equivalent practical work experience

What we offer

• Excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Bonus and reward programs
• Discounted gym memberships
• Programs supporting work life balance
• Employee recognition program
• Professional and personal development programs
• Social events and spirit days

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site.  In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com)  to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.

For Internal

Internal Job Posting Grade 14. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is May 8, 2024