Chief Financial Officer

• Lead finance for a global food manufacturer.
• Drive enterprise impact across North America.

About Our Client

Our client, a global food manufacturing company experiencing significant growth, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This individual will play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting operational excellence, and helping scale the organization through its next phase of growth.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute the company's long-term strategic objectives.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Provide actionable insights to support growth initiatives, capital allocation decisions, and operational improvements.
• Present financial results, business performance updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and risk management processes.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial partners.

• Partner closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Drive initiatives related to cost management, inventory optimization, working capital improvement, and margin enhancement.
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools that provide visibility into business performance across manufacturing operations.

• Lead or support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of NetSuite ERP.
• Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve reporting capabilities.
• Build scalable finance infrastructure to support future growth.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capabilities necessary to support a rapidly growing global business.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation.
• Previous experience as a CFO, Divisional CFO, or other senior finance executive role.
• Significant experience within food and beverage manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success supporting high-growth organizations.
• Experience leading or playing a key role in a NetSuite implementation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory management, and supply chain finance.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and benefits.

Contact

Michael O'Connor

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