Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken

Robotics is currently recruiting for a Director, Finance to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Office. The Director, Finance is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the Finance function, ensuring the financial stability, integrity, and long-term sustainability of the Business Unit (“BU”). The Director, Finance plays a key role in driving commercial decision-making, managing financial risks, and supporting long-term business growth.

Key responsibilities include: Financial Strategy and Leadership - Lead development and implementation of financial strategies to support the Business Units’ business objectives.

- Contribute to business planning and growth strategy discussions at BU Leadership Team level acting as the principal adviser/business partner to the BU MD.
- Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support key strategic decisions.

Financial

Management and Control - Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

- Ensure effective financial controls, systems, and policies are maintained in line with Group policy and external regulatory requirements.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes with full accountability for the BU P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital performance.
- Ensure all elements of reporting to the Operating Group and Corporate Group are delivered on time and to a high standard that meets key stakeholder expectations. Project and Operational Finance - Collaborate with project and operational management to ensure accurate project costing,



budget monitoring, and profitability tracking.
- Provide commercial finance guidance on bids, tenders, capital expenditure and investment decision, and contract terms.
- Monitor project margin and cost performance and elevate variances where necessary together with recommended remediation actions. Compliance, Audit and Risk - Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements, including relevant Corporate and Taxation authorities.
- Coordinate annual audit activities relevant to the BU and liaise with external auditors.
- Identify and manage financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Team Leadership and Development - Lead, manage, and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Promote a high-performance culture and support career development.
- Ensure appropriate workload distribution and process efficiency across the team.

QUALIFICATIONS AN EXPERIENCE - 5+ years of experience in Finance management / leadership roles - ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent - Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

- High business acumen including partnering with financial and operational stakeholders.
- Sector experience in engineering, manufacturing, project-based industries is considered highly desirable - Ability to lead multi geography teams and operational experience in a matrix-based organisation structure.

PREFERRED SKILLS - Strong understanding of financial regulations, IFRS, and compliance standards - Excellent financial modelling and analysis skills - Commercially astute with the ability to assess and communicate business impact - High proficiency in financial systems and Excel;

experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g. NetSuite) - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills - Strategic thinker with attention to detail - Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment - Resilient, dependable, and values-driven

📌 Director, Finance (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Kraken Robotics
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality