Directeur Finance – Chaîne d’approvisionnement, Valleyfield

Diageo•Montreal, QC

2d•$90,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role reports to the Finance Director, Supply Operation and is based out of Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada. The operations at the site includes distillation, maturing and bottling of Diageo brands. As Finance Manager, your role will be to lead the financial reporting, accounting, and analysis of the financial performance of the manufacturing operation at the sites. You will lead the development of the annual operating plans (AOP), latest estimates (LE) and delivery of financial results. You will partner the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, drive performance and decision-making process by providing financial support and leadership. You will identify performance enhancement opportunities and work with the site leadership to execute them, maintain a strong internal control & compliance environment, and simplify reporting and decision-making processes by leveraging digital tools. You will also identify and pro-actively manage risks and opportunities and provide performance insights. The role will involve partnering with the leadership of the manufacturing sites under your remit, working with the Business Shared Services for timely and accurately closing the Books and performing various financial analysis. You will effectively collaborate across the finance community (Tax, Insurance, Supply, FP&A, etc.) and business partner with other Supply organizations including Planning, Blending, Technical, Procurement etc., and coordinate the flow of information between multiple levels of management.

Requirements

Solid end-to-end supply chain and cost accounting understanding.
Ability to effectively business partner and communicate across supply and finance and managing multiple stakeholders.
Financial analysis skills, including ability to manage complex data for decision support, reporting and financial planning.
Strong stewardship mindset.
Self-driven, working independently.
Must be bilingual (English and French).
5+ years of financial management and accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing consumer goods environment.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.
Excellent leadership, analytical and planning skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Strong technical accounting, planning, analysis, reporting and systems expertise.
Proven ability to distill complex business issues, provide logical, compelling, and clear plans for action.
Requires excellent leadership and networking skills and ability to lead and influence organizational changes.

Nice To Haves

a professional accounting designation or MBA is preferred.
SAP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the financial reporting, accounting, and analysis of the financial performance of the manufacturing operation at the sites.
Lead the development of the annual operating plans (AOP), latest estimates (LE) and delivery of financial results.
Partner the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
Drive performance and decision-making process by providing financial support and leadership.
Identify performance enhancement opportunities and work with the site leadership to execute them.
Maintain a strong internal control & compliance environment.
Simplify reporting and decision-making processes by leveraging digital tools.
Identify and pro-actively manage risks and opportunities and provide performance insights.
Partner with the leadership of the manufacturing sites under your remit.
Work with the Business Shared Services for timely and accurately closing the Books and performing various financial analysis.
Effectively collaborate across the finance community (Tax, Insurance, Supply, FP&A, etc.).
Business partner with other Supply organizations including Planning, Blending, Technical, Procurement etc., and coordinate the flow of information between multiple levels of management.