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Senior Manager Finance, Operations

Vaco by Highspring

Acton, Canada

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Posted: September 13th, 2025

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a manufacturing company. They are looking for a Senior Manager of Finance, Operations who will be responsible for providing insightful analysis, strategic guidance, and financial forecasts to management. This individual will be responsible for the preparation of budgets/forecasts, analyzing data, preparing reports, developing financial models, and collaborating with various departments to drive business performance, facilitate informed decision-making, and improve profitability. 

Why Work Here

  • Join a highly reputable, global company with excellent opportunity for advancement as well as strong compensation packages and company perks. 

About the Opportunity

Financial Planning: 

  • Lead the annual budgeting process for Procurement and DMO, working closely with department heads to develop detailed budgets aligned with strategic objectives. 

  • Develop rolling forecasts to provide insights into future financial performance and identify potential risks and opportunities. 

Financial Analysis: 

  • Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of performance. 

  • Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports to support decision-making by senior management. 

  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. 

Business Partnering: 

  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and provide support in achieving their objectives. 

  • Develop relationships with various stakeholders and partner with them to prepare budgets, forecasts and manage and track their performance against set goals. 

  • Evaluate investment opportunities and cost saving initiatives with financial modeling and scenario analysis. 

Reporting and Presentation: 

  • Prepare and present financial reports and presentations to management and stakeholders. 

  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track business performance and drive accountability. 

  • Responsible for the company’s business intelligence tools to set up various reports and dashboards. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems. 

Process Improvement: 

  • Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency. 

  • Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis to enhance decision-making and drive continuous improvement. 

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 

  • 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with 2+ years of managing a team. 

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. 

  • Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques. 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications. 

  • Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 

  • Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain Finance experience considered an asset. 

  • CPA, CFA, or other relevant certifications are a plus. 

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

 

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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