Manager, Finance Operations

Job Summary

As a key financial leader within the organization, this position acts as a vital partner to stakeholders in the business through effective business advisory services to the Apotex group of companies.

The responsibility is to provide relevant financial information, with in-depth business analytics, to assist in strategic decision-making and operational management.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides financial leadership to non-financial senior management teams. Drives business effectiveness through the development and implementation of proactive analytics relating to the organization’s operations.
• Lead the fiscal planning process and continuous forecasting (consolidation) of operating entities.
• Determine and assess risks to plans/forecasts and implement mitigation solutions with the functional leaders.
• Work with the operating teams to identify/implement productivity improvements and cost reduction.
• Implement relevant metrics to monitor departmental expenses based on budget and target.
• Reduce complexity by standardizing performance measurement methodologies and processes; and introduce new ways of interpreting financial data to drive change.
• Prepare business cases and valuation models where applicable to enhance business decisions.
• Perform cost/benefit analyses.
• Provide financial support for major strategic projects and assist the stakeholders with financial analysis to justify the 
• Assist in the resolution of standard cost issues and provide clarification to the appropriate accounting treatment of costs.
• Generate ad hoc analysis and presentation packages to support key stakeholders.
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employee’s progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.
• Utilize open, honest, two way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
• Utilize your networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated and consistent manner essential to our continued growth; then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process.
• Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Demonstrated expertise in finance and accounting gain through a university degree and a recognized accounting designation (CGA/CMA).

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Extensive knowledge of financial and accounting practices, and standards.
  • Advanced knowledge of profitability management tools such as customer portfolio management.
  • Superior project, organizational development, people and time management skills.
  • Superior influence and communication skills in dealing with multiple and conflicting business/financial issues and needs.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
  • Action/change oriented. Upgrading and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Strategic thinker must be able to support and contribute to innovative and growth oriented business initiatives.
  • Excellent working knowledge of SAP.
  • Change management skills an asset.

• Experience
  • Operations Finance experience, ideally with manufacturing and costing experience
  • Minimum 5-7 years of Finance experience with at least 2 years at management level
  • Experience working closely with senior management