Director Finance and other Functions Country Site

Ferring Pharmaceuticals•North York, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world. Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better. The Director, Finance & Logistics is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and serves as the primary Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and business leaders. The role is responsible for leading all finance and logistics activities for the Canadian affiliate, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, internal controls, inventory management, and logistics operations. The position provides forward-looking financial insights, challenges and influences business decisions, and supports the achievement of strategic and operational objectives. The Director ensures compliance with IFRS, corporate policies, and Canadian regulatory requirements while driving business performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
CPA designation required.
10-12 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
Proven experience in business partnering, financial planning, reporting, compliance, and team leadership.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree considered an asset.
Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as strategic advisor to the General Manager and Leadership Team.
Provide financial guidance, performance analysis, and decision support.
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to meet business objectives.
Drive resource allocation decisions through financial analysis and business insights.
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit activities.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate policies, and Canadian statutory requirements.
Lead tax, transfer pricing, treasury, cash flow, and banking activities.
Monitor financial performance and key business metrics.
Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, and logistics operations.
Ensure product availability while optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
Support product launches and supply chain initiatives.
Maintain effective inventory controls and compliance standards.
Lead, develop, and coach the Finance & Logistics team.
Set objectives, manage performance, and support talent development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Drive process optimization, automation, and operational efficiencies.
Support implementation of global finance initiatives, systems, and best practices.
Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization.