Job title : Head of Global Finance
Location : Ontario, Canada
Our client, a leading global automotive component manufacturing company, is in search of a Head of Global Finance.
Responsibilities
As the Head of Global Finance, you will :
- Establish Policies and Systems : Develop and implement robust policies, procedures, processes, and systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Drive Strategic Initiatives : Lead critical topics such as capital planning, M&As, system implementations, and special projects.
- End-to-End Financial Controlling : Oversee all aspects of financial controlling, including :
- Month / Year-End Closing
- Compliance and External Audits
- Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Tax, Treasury, and Costing
- Plant-Level Financial Oversight : Manage finance and controlling activities across Business Unit plants, focusing on business cases, commercial discussions, customer negotiations, accounting, and collaboration with business unit teams.
- Business Partnering : Act as a strategic partner to drive financial outcomes and identify opportunities for business improvement.
- Scope : you will be responsible for a business unit with approximately $500m Sales globally.
Skills and Qualifications
Proven experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry, with detailed knowledge of costing and financial operations.A business partner mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture and implement strategies to improve financial performance.A track record of strengthening and integrating teams to operate effectively in a global environment.Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and building robust financial structures.Demonstrated ability to leverage previous experiences to enhance organizational capabilities.A self-starter mentality with a strong work ethic, intellectual rigor, and the ability to push forward autonomously.About CLM
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