Up to $58.00/hour + Vacation Pay
Lead Strategic Finance Initiatives and Drive Business Growth
Are you a finance professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, influencing strategy, and turning complex financial data into meaningful business decisions?
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team where your expertise will directly impact financial performance, innovation initiatives, and strategic growth. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key financial reporting processes while serving as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams across Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and want to contribute to high-visibility projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Competitive pay rate of up to $56/hour
Hybrid work model with flexibility
High-impact role with significant business visibility
Opportunity to lead innovation and growth-focused initiatives
Work alongside senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Gain exposure to strategic financial planning, reporting, and business partnering
Join a team-oriented environment that values initiative, leadership, and fresh ideas
What You'll Be Doing
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes for the Canadian business.
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements, financial controls, and governance standards.
Lead internal and external audit activities and drive financial integrity across reporting processes.
Manage balance sheet reconciliations and oversee key financial control activities.
Drive Business Performance
Deliver meaningful financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
Provide month-end performance commentary and identify opportunities to improve business results.
Support forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making initiatives.
Partner with the Business
Serve as a trusted Finance partner for cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to evaluate opportunities and support business objectives.
Lead the end-to-end Innovation P&L; process, helping assess investments, develop business cases, and support profitable growth initiatives.
Guide on financial matters, business risks, and strategic projects.
Lead Strategic Projects
Take ownership of cross-functional finance initiatives and process improvements.
Support business transformation and innovation programs.
Balance ongoing reporting responsibilities while managing strategic priorities and urgent business needs.
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
Minimum 5+ years of progressive finance experience
Strong financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting,
and financial analysis experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience with SAP and Power BI
Strong business and financial acumen
Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
CPA designation and/or MBA
Experience in a consumer goods, manufacturing, or fast-paced corporate environment
What Makes You Successful
You are someone who:
Thrives in changing, fast-paced environments
Can effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Takes ownership and drives projects to completion
Builds strong relationships and influences business decisions
Thinks strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail
Enjoys solving complex business and financial challenges
Delivers results with a proactive, positive approach
Use AI for Hiring
Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!
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📌 Finance Manager (CPG) (Ontario)
🏢 Kelly
📍 Ontario