Responsibilities

- Lead FP&A; for Canada.
- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
- Conduct monthly financial reviews, variance analysis, and provide business insights.
- Prepare and present quarterly business reviews to C-level executives.
- Act as Finance Business Partner to Commercial teams, supporting pricing, profitability, brand plans, and customer projects.
- Build financial models, analysis, and presentations for senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A; processes and reporting.
- Oversee transaction approvals and investigate financial exceptions.
- Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
- Oversee accounting activities through the Accounting Manager and act as the escalation point for technical matters.
- Review reconciliations, journal entries, and key accounting judgments.
- Coordinate with auditors and support tax, statutory, and internal control requirements.
- Manage the Accounting Manager and FP&A; Analyst.

Requirements

- 3 years of experience as a Country Controller, Finance Manager,



or similar senior finance role.
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A.;
- Proven Finance Business Partner experience with Commercial teams.
- Experience overseeing accounting close and managing accounting professionals.
- Experience in a multinational or public-company setting.
- Comfortable presenting to C-level and senior executives.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience is mandatory.

Skills & Profile

- Strong knowledge of corporate finance and accounting.
- Hands-on, autonomous, and highly analytical.
- Strong financial modeling and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to defend financial analysis and assumptions.
- Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or FP&A; systems is an asset.
- CPA or equivalent designation is an asset.
- French, Spanish, or Portuguese is an asset.

📌 Country Controller - CPA MUST (Montreal)
🏢 Exceleris
📍 Montreal