Job Description

Vice President, Finance


Moncton, NB

Reference # HL - IPC - 9084

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

One of these divisions, located in Moncton, Irving Personal Care, is the only manufacturer of baby diapers and training pants in Canada, Personal Care produces baby diapers under their Royale® brand as well as private label diapers, training pants, and swim pants for North American retailers. They pride themselves on being carbon neutral, achieved every year since 2020 as well as their commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to their consumers and customers.

We are excited to partner with them in search for a Vice President, Finance to join their team. As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the Vice President, Finance will report to the General Manager and will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The VP will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility of accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic financial planning, manufacturing costing, pricing & deal analysis and oversee the information system management.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Drive employee experience and engagement initiatives that foster a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Lead finance team members and engage with corporate finance teams to meet all requirements of reporting, forecasting, costing and customer pricing & profitability
  • Provide guidance in establishing pricing strategy and enhance pricing control & reporting
  • Ensure effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax & law regulations
  • Work effectively with senior management team to develop and execute strategic business plans, including analysis and identification of opportunities and performance improvement

    • The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA)
  • 10-15 years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in manufacturing and/or consumer goods company
  • Strong business acumen with proven abilities to drive top and bottom lines of a complex business
  • An innovative leader who embraces technology and continuous improvement.
  • Highly skilled in communication, able to build relationships across sales, operations, and other internal stakeholder groups
  • Agile, curious, and hands-on, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and leadership.

    • If you are an experienced finance executive that is motivated to drive initiatives with significant bottom-line impact and position Irving Personal Care for long-term success, this is the opportunity for you!

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