Director of business development Jobs in Kentville, NS

Finance Director, Treasury and Strategic Business Development

Bedford, NS

Reference # HL-18125

Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world’s largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to-plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, shrimp and crabs.

Since its founding, Clearwater has invested in science, communities, people and technological innovation, as well as resource management to sustain and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed the company to remain a leader in today’s global seafood market and in sustainable seafood excellence.

In 2021, Clearwater was acquired by a partnership between Premium Brands and the Mi’kmaq Coalition, comprised of seven Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Today, Clearwater is proudly Indigenous-owned, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come. We also happen to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers (2024).

Now, we are excited to partner with them to recruit a Finance Director, Treasury and Strategic Business Development to join their team. Reporting to the Treasurer (VP Treasury) and working with the finance team, the business development and M&A team, and Premium Brands Treasury, this position is responsible for managing liquidity and financial risks, and supporting the growth of the business as the finance lead for M&A evaluations.

Duties & Accountabilities (Responsibilities) :

Treasury :

Provide Treasury leadership and manage :

• Corporate Finance
• Enterprise cash forecasting / modelling (3-5 years)
• Working capital management
• Loan covenant compliance
• Credit facility amendments
• Interest sustainability analyses
• Support lender relations

Cash Management and Banking.

Financial Risk Management

Team oversight and development

Provide management oversight to cash and treasury improvement initiatives.

Strategic Business Development and M&A :

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies and qualifications :

Key Behavioral Competencies (Personal Characteristics) :

based on accurate and timely analysis.

status quo.

Job Qualifications :

project management.

We are seeking an experienced treasury and M&A finance professional for this exciting opportunity. If this sounds like you, we would like to speak with you. Connect with us today!