Chief Financial Officer

Bedford Group / TRANSEARCH is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer, Canada on behalf of Sofina Foods Canada, a privately held, Canadian-based leader in the food manufacturing industry, recognized for its sustained growth, diversified portfolio of protein products, and commitment to quality, innovation, and social responsibility.

The Opportunity

Based at Sofina's Head Office in Toronto, the CFO is a critical leadership role reporting to the President of Sofina Foods Canada with dotted line reporting to the Global CFO. Leading a team of 6 direct reports and over 50 finance professionals, the CFO will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Finance & IT functions supporting Canadian operations.

This role offers :

• A seat at the executive table of one of Canada's largest and most successful food companies
• The opportunity to shape financial strategy during a period of rapid domestic and international growth
• Leadership of a world-class finance team across multiple facilities and geographies
• Meaningful involvement in M&A activities and corporate development initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

Education & Experience

Industry Expertise

The CFO has experience engaging with senior leaders across customers, competitors, suppliers, and regulators, and brings familiarity with agricultural commodities, supply management systems, and international trade.

Financial & Strategic Leadership

Equipped with Corporate Development (M&A) knowledge, the CFO brings experience successfully integrating acquisitions and driving synergies as well as a proven track record of sourcing, negotiating and completing due diligence during the closing and integration phases of a transaction.

Business Acumen & Performance

A performance-driven leader who is passionate about details, the CFO quickly evaluates various situations in the market, sees the big picture, and makes well balanced decisions that will support strong business performance. Persistent and focused, the ideal candidate brings "business driven" finance instincts and is equally capable on both planning and executionary levels.

Communication & Relationship Building

Values & Culture

Why Join Sofina?

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly impactful, world-class organization at the forefront of the global food industry. As CFO, you will play a critical leadership role in a business that is scaling rapidly with a clear vision for long-term growth and operational excellence.

For a strategic, commercially minded finance leader, this role offers the platform to make a meaningful and lasting impact within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment alongside a values-driven executive team.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact :

Bedford Group / TRANSEARCH is one of North America’s leading privately held executive search and talent strategy firms, with offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Boston. We are a recognized member company of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) and partner of TRANSEARCH International, one of the Top 10 largest executive search firms in the world.

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