Director, Financial Modelling & Strategic Finance (Toronto)

Director, Financial Modelling & Strategic Finance (Toronto)

10 Aug
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GlassRatner Canada
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Toronto

10 Aug

GlassRatner Canada

Toronto

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Our proprietary two-phase process unlocks value from end-of-life products by efficiently recycling rare earths back to a high-purity form.

Cyclic

Materials offers a scalable, rapid and resource-efficient solution to complement traditional mining in creating supply of rare earths. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization.

We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy.

Joining Cyclic

Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling. The Position:

This is not a traditional FP&A; role. We are seeking an elite financial modeller with investment banking or institutional investing experience to become one of the Company's most trusted strategic finance partners. You will own the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the financial models that underpin executive decision-making, Board reporting, capital raises, project financing, strategic investments, acquisitions and IPO readiness.

You will work directly with the VP, Strategy & FP&A; and regularly support the CFO, executive leadership team, Board of Directors, investors and external advisors. Your models will influence hundreds of millions—and ultimately billions—of dollars in capital allocation decisions. Success requires exceptional modelling discipline, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to build elegant,



auditable financial models that withstand institutional due diligence.

Responsibilities:

Enterprise Financial Modelling

Own and continuously improve the Company's fully integrated corporate financial model

Develop sophisticated three-statement operating models supporting executive decision-making

Build scenario analyses covering growth strategies, financing alternatives and capital allocation

Create long-range strategic planning models extending five to ten years

Produce highly reliable forecasting models with institutional-quality documentation and controls

Capital Markets & Strategic Finance

Support equity fundraising, private placements and pre-IPO financing activities

Develop financial analyses supporting IPO readiness and public company reporting expectations

Prepare investor-quality valuation analyses, sensitivity analyses and return models

Build transaction models supporting strategic acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures

Support Board materials and investment committee presentations

Project & Infrastructure Finance

Build and maintain project finance models for multiple North American and European facilities

Develop debt sizing, covenant compliance and lender reporting models

Evaluate government incentive programs, grants and tax credit opportunities

Model manufacturing economics across multiple technologies and jurisdictions

Support financing discussions with banks, infrastructure funds and institutional lenders

Executive Decision Support

Deliver high-quality analyses directly to executive leadership under tight timelines

Translate complex financial scenarios into concise strategic recommendations

Identify key business drivers, risks and opportunities

Challenge assumptions through rigorous analytical thinking

Provide financial support for major commercial and strategic initiatives

Financial Planning & Analysis

Support annual planning, forecasting and long-range planning processes

Develop KPI dashboards and operational performance models

Improve forecasting accuracy through enhanced analytical techniques





Partner closely with Accounting to ensure model integrity and consistency

Support monthly executive reporting and Board reporting

Process Excellence

Establish best-in-class financial modelling standards

Create model governance, version control and documentation practices

Improve automation and analytical efficiency

Maintain rigorous quality control over all financial outputs

Ensure models are scalable as the business continues global expansion The Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline

MBA, CFA or CPA considered a strong asset

3–5 years of financial modelling experience within one or more of Investment Banking (ECM, M&A; or Industrials)

- Equity Capital Markets
- Late-stage venture capital
- Private equity
- Infrastructure investing; and Project finance

Demonstrated experience building sophisticated institutional-quality financial models

Experience supporting capital raises, strategic transactions or major investments

Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise (expert-level modelling skills)

Strong PowerPoint presentation capabilities

Preferred

Metals, mining, energy transition, industrials or infrastructure sectors

Manufacturing or project finance modelling

Public company or IPO preparation experience

US GAAP financial modelling

Corporate reporting in USD

Multi-entity and multinational modelling

Experience working with executive leadership and Boards What Makes You Exceptional:

You are known as the person whose models everyone trusts.

You combine investment banking modelling discipline with commercial judgment. Your work is technically flawless, logically structured and immediately understandable by executives, investors and lenders.

You naturally question assumptions, identify inconsistencies before others do, and take personal ownership of every number that leaves your desk.

You thrive in high-growth environments where priorities shift quickly, timelines are demanding and expectations are exceptionally high. Core Competencies:

Elite financial modelling capability

Exceptional analytical thinking

Absolute attention to detail

Robust business judgement

Executive presence

Intellectual curiosity

High ownership mentality

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Strong prioritization under pressure

Continuous improvement mindset

📌 Director, Financial Modelling & Strategic Finance (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto

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