Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. • Full-time • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada • 1w ago

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative products for consumers. They focus on excellence, food safety, and delivering exceptional value while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

COMPENSATION:

A highly competitive compensation package, aligned with experience and expertise.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This Chief Financial Officer role leads the organization’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, and capital management, while serving as a trusted advisor to the President and Board. The position is responsible for providing clear financial insight, enabling informed decision-making, and ensuring strong governance and fiscal discipline. With a focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation, the role plays a critical part in strengthening the company’s financial performance, resilience, and overall financial health.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Enterprise Financial Strategy

Define and lead the company’s financial direction in support of strategic and operational priorities.
Produce forward-looking financial projections and performance reporting for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Planning, Forecasting & Insights

Own the annual operating plan, multi-year forecasts, and financial scenario analysis.
Convert complex financial and operational data into insights that inform product development, pricing strategy, and cost efficiency.
Apply advanced analytics to support growth, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Governance & Reporting

Uphold the accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Direct audit activities, strengthen control environments, and oversee enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.

Liquidity, Capital & Treasury

Manage cash position, credit arrangements, banking partnerships, and working capital effectiveness.
Evaluate capital investments and ensure disciplined capital allocation against clear return expectations.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization.
Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Innovation to drive alignment and execution across the business.

Stakeholder & Capital Partner Engagement

Support communications and relationships with investors, lenders, and financial partners as required.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Ensure timely compliance with statutory, audit, and reporting obligations.

EXPERIENCE:

Over a decade of experience in senior financial leadership roles, with preference given to candidates with backgrounds in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.
Extensive exposure to ERP implementations and optimization, sophisticated financial modeling, M&A activity, and investor or lender reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

Strategic & Analytical Leadership

Combines a strong business perspective with advanced analytical expertise.
Communicates complex financial insights clearly to executives and non-financial stakeholders alike.

Operational Excellence

Skilled in optimizing cost structures and enhancing manufacturing efficiency.
Deep understanding of finance, supply chain dynamics, and working capital management.

Relationship & Team Leadership

Builds trust and credibility across departments and with external partners.
Provides mentorship, fosters collaboration, and inspires high-performing teams.

Industry & Market Insight

In-depth knowledge of cost drivers, pricing strategies, and trends in food manufacturing and CPG sectors.

Change & Transformation Leadership

Leads financial process improvements, system implementations, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

Influences effectively at all organizational levels and cultivates strong relationships with banks, auditors, and other external partners.

Integrity & Governance

Upholds the highest standards of accuracy, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

Adaptability & Agility

Thrives in fast-paced, evolving organizations and complex business environments.

LOCATION:

Mississauga, ON

POSITION TITLE:

Chief Financial Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent, Full-Time

EDUCATION:

A recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA or CMA, complemented by a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a strong asset.

REQUIRED TRAVEL:
Moderate

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

MANAGES OTHERS:

Yes

CONTACT:

Syeda Saher - Director, Strategic Talent Acquisition

HOW TO APPLY:

Please click on the “APPLY” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to: ssaher@stoakley.com

JOB CATEGORY:

Manufacturing/Production/Operations

INDUSTRY:

Food and Beverage

JOB ORDER NUMBER:

10465

EXISTING VACANCY:

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.

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