The Opportunity

CanBiocin has had an extraordinary year: team growth of 62% , record-low turnover at 6% , revenue growth of ~40% YOY, and a significant investment from a major French multinational with US$ 3.5 billion in annual revenue backing our next wave of research projects.

To support our finance functions and keep this roaring ship on course, CanBiocin is looking to welcome a seasoned Finance Manager in the newly created role to lead its financial reporting and planning across Canada and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, PureCultures2020.

Reporting to the CEO in Edmonton and working in close partnership with our corporate finance team abroad, you will be responsible for providing structure, direction and oversight to our finance functions while staying closely connected to the day-to-day realities of the business. This includes guiding budgeting, forecasting and compliance activities, and ensuring our financial practices continue to scale with the company.

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Your Role in Our Success

Financial Management

- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for CanBiocin and Purecultures2020, ensuring compliance with IFRS and our corporate finance team’s reporting standards and methodology.
- Contribute as a core member of the senior leadership team and to the company’s short
- and long-term financial strategy, business planning and performance management.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management in line with operational needs and corporate objectives.




- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for two legal entities (CanBiocin and PureCultures2020) to support strong cash and vendor relationship management.
- Lead payroll administration and employee benefits administration.
- Drive improvement of current accounting processes, tools, and systems.
- Ensure timely account reconciliations, accurate general ledger maintenance and consolidation of financial data for reporting.

Group Reporting and Consolidation

- Prepare and submit periodic financial reporting packages in accordance with our corporate finance team’s IFRS-based requirements, including reconciliation between Canadian GAAP and IFRS where applicable.
- Set and maintain internal controls in accordance with our corporate consolidation and audit standards.
- Preparation of monthly management reports and key financial indicators, including COGS, CAPEX, OPEX, working capital, DSO and cash-flow forecasts.

Financial Control and Compliance

- Develop, implement and maintain financial policies, procedures and controls in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal reporting requirements.
- Manage statutory and tax filings for Canada and its U.S. entity, including GST/HST, corporate income tax and payroll‑related filings.
- Ensure appropriate revenue recognition practices, tax planning and compliance processes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory and statutory financial reporting requirements.

Strategic Financial Planning and Growth





- Partner with the CEO, senior leadership team and corporate finance team to provide financial insights and support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Develop financial models and cost analyses to evaluate investments, new products, expansion initiatives and operational efficiency projects.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities related to the company’s integration plans and propose mitigation actions in collaboration with the broader finance team.
- Lead cost‑control initiatives and enforce budget discipline to improve overall cost efficiency.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum 6 to 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience within an international and industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, financial regulations and tax requirements; experience in international group reporting is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading transitions to IFRS is an asset.

Professional Skills

- Strong working knowledge of IFRS.
- Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Power BI is preferred.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to link local business needs to broader company objectives.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and financial systems, including data modelling and database-driven reporting.

Personal Attributes

- Ability to work well in and navigate a multicultural and international environment.
- Confidence and professional maturity to influence decisions and challenge assumptions constructively.
- High adaptabili

📌 Finance Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 CanBiocin
📍 Edmonton