VP, Finance

Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position Reporting to the WLNG CEO , the VP, Finance provides strategic financial leadership and decision support to the WLNG CEO and the leadership team. This role also ensures accurate financial planning, integrity of financial statements, and robust risk management while driving alignment across business units and supporting operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities The successful applicant will:

Business Partnering & Performance Management

Collaborate with WLNG leadership team to translate strategies into actionable business and financial plans.

Connect the dots across BUs, monitor and regularly update the integrated business plan to drive the achievement of business objectives and strategies

Partner with the WLNG CEO to develop comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and set stretching business plans

Deliver timely financial analysis and insights to guide performance and strategic decisions.

Monitor BU performance, identify gaps in revenue, EBITDA, and costs, and recommend corrective actions.

Promote continuous improvement to optimize revenue, costs, and capital efficiency.

Work with Corporate Treasury to manage working capital and secure project funding.

Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and M&A activities through financial analysis.

Ensure timely and accurate financial statement close processes, as well as accounting systems

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxations, and regulatory requirements

Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to maintain professional relationships

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Drive improvements in business control processes together with BU leadership

Ensure alignment with RGE Group policies, embed robust financial risk management practices

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination

Lead and motivate finance to deliver high performance, quality and timely deliverables

Explore continuous improvements to automate financial processes, drive scalable processes standardization, and enhance efficiency.

Keep stakeholders informed on progress against key milestones.

Develop team member capabilities and support Head of Finance to build succession bench strength with clear career progression pathway.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA (CA or CMA) designation

At least 15 years of senior leadership experience in a high-growth environment

Background in manufacturing, oil & gas, or startup settings preferred

Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor finance teams

Strong attention to detail with exceptional accuracy and multitasking capability

Skilled in operating under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Demonstrated success managing diverse finance teams

Additional Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively across all organizational levels

Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to take a hands‑on approach when needed and adapt to changing priorities under pressure

Innovative and strategic thinker with proven experience in planning and implementation

Demonstrates accountability and fosters a collaborative team environment

Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools

Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and committed to continuous improvement

Willingness to share knowledge and support team development

As required, the position is based in Vancouver, BC, with travel to the EPC contractor’s office in Houston, Squamish (site), and others

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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