Vice President Finance - Operations - Jobs in Mississauga

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Job DescriptionWHAT #39;S THE JOBReporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President Operations Finance is accountable for overseeing the financial activities that drive profitability and operational efficiency within Dexterra.The VP of Operations Finance is responsible to inform and collaborate on decisions that impact the company’s growth and success and plays a crucial role in shaping and executing the company #39;s financial strategy, ensuring efficient financial management and driving operational excellence aligned with the Company’s vision and strategic goals. This role combines highly developed financial expertise with a deep understanding of business operations and will work closely with the Business Unit Presidents, executive team members and the VP Corporate Finance. Financial Oversight:

• Deliver robust financial results, plans, budgets and forecasting for the business units ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee Divisional Finance Directors and work closely with Operations Leadership in generating analysis and insight into the relationships between key performance indicators, revenues, cost drivers and understanding the overall financial results of the business units.
• Provide financial insights to key stakeholders to drive effective decision making and contribute to maximizing the performance of the business unit.
• Work cross-functionally and partner with key internal and external stakeholders to develop an in-depth understanding of business drivers and support business optimization.
• Deliver accuracy and transparency of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and public reporting requirements.
• As a business partner provide value-added financial leadership to Operations Finance Managers and the Business Units

Cash Flow Management:

• Drive cash collection process and driving related KPI’s (e.g. DSO)
• Manage working capital and cash flow to optimize liquidity and financial stability.

Operational Efficiency:

• Conduct reviews of revenue, expense cycle and other metrics to proactively identify and address performance issues, and areas for profitability improvement.
• Collaborate with business units to improve revenue generation and collection processes.
• Optimize the use of system applications to leverage automation and create efficiency gains, including implementing best practices.
• Implement finance/accounting standard operating proceeds and best practices throughout the business units.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure the business units compliance with financial internal controls and other regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate financial risks by implementing and ensuring compliance with effective controls and processes.
• Develop finance policies, practices, and controls and ensure that the finance team is familiar, and well trained, in all required responsibilities.

Collaboration:

• Partner with senior leaders, including the VP Corporate Finance and BU Presidents to establish and achieve annual objectives.
• Guide and develop the operation finance teams, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Drive collaboration across the accounting leadership team related to continuous improvement of accounting controls and processes.

Insurance and Bonding:

• Oversee and execute the annual insurance renewal strategy and process.
• Manage the overall relationships with insurance and bonding providers.
• Review bid packages and contract documents to assess the adequacy of insurance coverage.
• Oversee and coordinate the claims management process for all insurance claims.

Talent and Leadership:

• Mentor, develop and support a high-performance finance and accounting team while establishing a collaborative and performance driven culture that attracts, retains, and motivates aligned with the company culture.
• Collaboratively build team and leadership skills with clear communication at all levels.
• Continuously build and improve the team’s capacity to develop top talent.
• Partner with business management team to identify organizational improvements.