Financial Controller

Country : [[Canada]] - Location : [[Thornhill]]

Function : [[Finance]]

Contract Type : [[Permanent Contract]]

WHO ARE WE?

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth. We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

As a Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Finance Director of the BU North America and you will have a key role in maintaining the financial processes and designing a full, proper and well-functioning control environment. This position will also act as a key user for implementation and evolution of finance applications.

GETTING TO KNOW THE POSITION

The Financial Controller will focus on ensuring and coordinating in a timely manner all corporate financial deliverables according to Group guidelines. Performing cost accounting, inventory valuation and control of financial & operational flows. The role will also be in charge of following-up transversal financial topics including: evolution of indirect costs for the entity, defines and coordinates evolutions on systems and processes and adapting them to local constraints & environment.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Finance Organization Management

Maintains financial processes, master data and systems in line with Nexans processes, procedures & internal control principles
Acts as a key user for implementation and evolution of finance applications (e.g. ERP Finance modules)

Forecast and planning

Coordinates the budget and forecasting process on time and checks consistency
Prepares the annual budget and forecast for support functions and transversal costs (profit sharing, taxes…)
Manages cost control of central / support function costs
Coordinates and validates the split of indirect costs
Challenges other departments for improved cost controlling / efficient internal process proactively

Record to Report

Prepares, consolidates and communicates the global reporting (figures, statistics, KPIs…) for the entity and business unit P&Ls in a compliant and timely manner
Manages transversal administrative and controlling matters at entity level: enquiries, report on entity results, follow-up of restructuring…
Provides information regarding finance or organization to external stakeholders
Synthesizes and prepares management reports on entity performance
Continuously looks for and identifies cost reduction opportunities of own entity
Follows up direct and indirect costs (salaries and expenses, hours) of own entity
Coordinates the update of the product standard costs. Verifies and validates valuation principles
Monitors the sales figures, margin analysis on customer, segment, and product
Coordinates the review of external auditors both for statutory accounts and consolidation financial reporting. Supports internal/external auditors and legal authorities in the execution of required activities – ensures staff and information are available as required
Make all necessary suggestions for the improvement of the reporting system

Business Performance and Partnering

Follows-up support function costs and continuously looks for and identifies cost reduction opportunities at entity level through analysis, benchmark and comparison

Contributes to transversal matters and specific projects (restructuring, changes, mergers…)
Synthesizes the investment plan, prepares data for capital expenditures requests for approval, monitors capital expenditures budget in cooperation with Plant Controllers/ Managers
Ensures company operations are compliant with Corporate rules and local regulations and analyzes risks
Shares possible risks & benefits with BU Finance Directors and makes relevant recommandations

Internal control

Contributes to internal control on own perimeter

Financing and Cash Management

Analyzes the evolution of the cash flow statement and follows up working capital analysis

Metal Hedging

Works closely with the metal hedger to help support & facilitate the daily processes for metal hedging

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE ?

University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
Professional accounting designation is an asset
Excellent knowledge of Canadian GAAP required. International IFRS would be an asset
Minimum 3 years controlling/reporting within a manufacturing costing environment (preferably)
Advanced excel skills
Strong personal communication and general business understanding
Experience in a corporate consolidation role involving the reporting of multiple business lines, legal entities and currencies is desirable
Familiarity with SAP and Hyperion Financial Management would be a definite asset
Bilingual English / French is an asset

WHY WORK WITH US?

Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
As a group, we believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential, that's why we're committed to providing you with a range of internal mobility opportunities for professional and personal development
Comprehensive benefits package including flexible dental/healthcare/vision options, a competitive Company matched Defined Contribution Plan, additional voluntary retirement fund options

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance, united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at the same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

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