Finance Manager

Seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to join a growing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization in Toronto.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing business performance, and providing actionable insights to support operational efficiency and profitable growth.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and understands the financial complexities of a product‑based business, including inventory management, cost of goods sold, gross margins, and working capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial stakeholders as required.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and business decisions.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to improve profitability, operational performance, and cost management.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to establish financial targets and monitor performance against business objectives.

Cash Flow & Internal Controls

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, inventory efficiency, and overall financial performance.
• Maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify process improvements and support the implementation of financial systems, reporting tools, and automation initiatives.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Collaborate with senior management and operational teams to support business planning and strategic decision‑making.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members, where applicable.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Previous experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods, manufacturing, food and beverage, or another product‑based environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, gross margin analysis, and working capital management.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements, management reporting, budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• A hands‑on approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.