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Business Manager

Business Manager

Jump Recruitment Specialists • St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is currently seeking a proactive and driven Business Manager to join their growing engineering firm. This role is the day-to-day operational, people, and financial leader of the business, responsible for financial management, driving the execution of strategic initiatives, and embedding the systems and structures that foster a culture where people take pride in delivering quality work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Reporting directly to the President, the Business Manager provides leadership and oversight of the company's day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient, profitable, and strategically aligned performance. Responsible for finance, human resources, operations, internal systems, and business development, this role serves as a key advisor to the President and drives organizational effectiveness, growth, and continuous improvement.

Success in this position requires a hands-on leadership style and confidence to take ownership, solve problems, and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
  • Lead all aspects of the company’s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, bookkeeping oversight, and performance analysis.
  • Oversee the work of the company’s bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established processes.
  • Monitor financial performance against budgets and targets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Provide the President with timely financial reporting, business insights, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls, financial processes, and policies that promote effective governance, risk management, and financial accountability.
People Leadership and Human Resources
  • Lead the organization’s people strategy, ensuring the talent, structure, and capabilities required to achieve business objectives.
  • Foster a high-performance culture that promotes accountability, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
  • Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability measures across the organization, providing coaching and support to leaders and addressing performance issues as needed.
  • Oversee compensation planning, talent development, and retention initiatives to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
  • Develop and implement scalable HR programs, policies, and processes that support organizational growth, operational effectiveness, and a positive employee experience.
Operational Leadership
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring activities are executed efficiently, issues are resolved proactively, and priorities are aligned with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate and oversee the execution of business priorities and strategic initiatives, translating objectives into measurable results and integrating them with budgeting, planning, and performance management processes.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational systems, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
  • Establish performance measures, KPIs, and accountability frameworks that drive operational excellence and support organizational objectives.
  • Lead resource planning and workforce allocation to optimize the use of personnel, equipment, and other organizational resources.
  • Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and risk management by ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
WHAT YOU BRING:
Education and Experience
  • Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience overseeing business operations, finance, human resources, administration, and/or professional services environments.
  • Experience in engineering, consulting, construction, or other professional services environments is considered an asset.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.
  • A flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
  • An opportunity to help shape a growing company.
  • Plus, so much more!

If you are looking for a unique opportunity to shape culture, drive strategy, and work directly with the owner of an established company as they step back from day-to-day operations – this opportunity is for you!!

Apply in Confidence:
Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to:

Sarah French |Senior Recruiter & HR Consultant | Sarah@highertalent.ca
Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca

At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity. We are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Jump Recruitment and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process.

This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.


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