Financial Operations Manager (Plant Controller)

Hybrid - ~1 day/week on-site in London, ON

The Company:

Our client, is a leading North American premium food manufacturer seeking a dynamic Financial Operations Manager to support one of its key production facilities.

The organization specializes in high-quality, handcrafted food products produced at scale, combining innovation with best-in-class ingredients and processes.

With a diverse portfolio of established brands and strong partnerships across retail and foodservice channels, the company is experiencing continued growth and expansion.

The Opportunity:

This high-visibility role operates in a “CFO-like” capacity, partnering closely with Operations leadership to drive strategic initiatives, prioritize business objectives, and achieve financial targets. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to contribute to a growing organization and position themselves for future advancement.

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities:

· Participate in daily operational review meetings, delivering actionable analysis of prior-day performance

· Collaborate with Operations leadership to understand key decisions and their financial impact

· Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities across materials, labor, overhead, and other manufacturing costs

· Support development of the annual operating plan in partnership with Operations

· Conduct financial modeling and analysis, including product costing, cost savings initiatives,



capital planning, and special projects

· Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D;, Marketing, and Sales to support new product costing and innovation initiatives

· Deliver monthly financial presentations to executive leadership, clearly communicating performance and insights

· Prepare and analyze weekly KPI metrics, including variance analysis against budget and forecast

· Oversee daily cost accounting activities and ensure timely completion of all reporting requirements

· Evaluate and improve business controls and processes in collaboration with management

Ideal Qualifications and Competencies:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

· 3+ years of experience in FP&A; or Cost Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment using standard costing

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into business insights

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving organization with a proactive and adaptable mindset

· Solid understanding of cost accounting principles

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems

· Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets

· Team-oriented approach with strong problem-solving capabilities

· Travel - 10% to Vancouver, British Columbia

Pay: $110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON

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