Business Finance Controller (12-month contract)

Join a high-impact finance team where your work directly shapes business decisions and performance.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role as a trusted advisor to business leaders, translating financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

What you'll be doing

Impact & partnership



* Own and communicate the financial performance of assigned business units


* Partner closely with business leaders and sales teams to deliver on growth objectives


* Act as a trusted proxy for the CFO when required


* Provide clear financial and commercial guidance to support strategic decisions

Planning & forecasting


* Contribute to the development of short- and long-term financial strategy


* Co-develop monthly and quarterly forecasts with business stakeholders


* Actively support planning cycles (budgeting, forecasting, etc.)

Analysis & reporting


* Ensure accuracy, integrity and relevance of financial data (Actuals & Planning)


* Play a key role in the monthly close process and communicate results effectively


* Analyze performance (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, SFC) and explain variances


* Deliver high-impact ad hoc financial analyses

Collaboration & governance


* Work closely with Accounting, FP&A, and local teams to ensure alignment and data integrity


* Support audits, including rebate program reviews


* Promote financial literacy across non-finance stakeholders

Transformation & continuous improvement


* Drive finance transformation initiatives


* Support the business in their own transformation efforts


* Identify opportunities to improve processes and business performance

Additional responsibilities


* Take on additional finance-related responsibilities within the reasonable scope of the role, with a collaborative and proactive mindset

What you bring


* Experience in finance roles such as accounting, audit, financial analysis, or FP&A (typically 8-10 years or equivalent combination of experience)


* Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA or equivalent) is an asset, not a requirement


* Strong foundation in financial and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting


* Proficiency in English (spoken and written)


* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams


* Experience working in a matrixed, international, or complex organizational environment is an asset


* Comfortable using financial systems and tools (e.g., MS Office, SAP, Hyperion, or similar BI platforms)
Solid analytical skills, with attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset


* Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and adapt in a fast-paced environment


* Proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to take initiative and ownership


* Demonstrated ability to contribu...