Finance Director

New job full definitionFinance Director –

Saint-Hyacinthe Plant

Saint-Hyacinthe | Full-time |

Permanent

Yoplait Liberté Canada is a proudly Canadian company bringing together passionate people behind iconic brands

recognized for their quality and enjoyed by Canadian families for generations.

What We Offer

• Challenging projects within a growing and evolving organization
• Comprehensive group insurance fully paid by the employer
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan (RRSP & DPSP)
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• A highly strategic leadership role with direct influence on plant performance
• The opportunity to contribute to the success of well-known brands manufactured in Canada

Your Role

As the Finance Director, you will serve as a strategic business partner to the Plant Director and the plant

leadership team.

You will transform financial data into meaningful analyses, actionable recommendations, and business-driven

action plans that support informed decision-making and improve plant performance. You will lead the Finance function by ensuring the integrity of financial processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and developing a

high-performing Finance team.

This position is based at our Saint-Hyacinthe manufacturing facility.

What You'll Do

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Plant Director and plant leadership by providing financial analyses, recommendations, and strategic insights that drive business performance.
• Provide financial leadership by identifying business risks, opportunities, and performance gaps, while recommending action plans to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and performance reviews.
• Develop robust financial analyses that explain business results, identify root causes of variances, and support informed business decisions.
• Design and implement management tools and key performance indicators (KPIs) that help managers understand their financial performance and improve decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, internal controls, and accounting processes in accordance with corporate standards.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial close activities, capital expenditures (CAPEX), and fixed asset management.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team by fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Partner closely with Corporate Finance teams to ensure the successful implementation of financial initiatives and maintain proactive communication regarding key business issues.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing finance.
• Significant leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial controlling, and business partnering.
• Proficiency with SAP is required.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience or other business intelligence tools is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) to collaborate effectively with corporate and international stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, influencing skills, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial partners.

Why Join Us?

At Yoplait Liberté, you will play a key role in the success of a manufacturing facility undergoing continuous

transformation. We are looking for a leader who enjoys partnering with operations, influencing decisions, developing people, and driving business performance. If you are passionate about turning financial insights into business results while leading a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

About Yoplait Liberté Canada

Yoplait Liberté Canada is much more than yogurt. We are a proudly Canadian company manufacturing high-quality dairy products using milk sourced from local farms.

As part of the Sodiaal Group, our team of more than 350 employees is committed to delivering quality products

while continuously improving our business through collaboration, innovation, and passion.

Shift: Day
Schedule: Full-Time