Group Finance Director in Windsor

A well-established North American manufacturing organization with operations across Canada and the U.S. is conducting a highly confidential search for a senior Finance leader to oversee the Finance function and partner closely with senior leadership and operations. The successful candidate will bring strong technical Finance expertise, but equally important will be their ability to lead people, build relationships, listen effectively, and operate as a true business partner across the organization.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the Finance function across the organization.
• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate the Finance team while building a positive, collaborative, and accountable culture.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader business, creating an environment where people feel supported, heard, and valued.
• Act as a trusted Finance business partner to senior leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Work closely with plant operations, supply chain, and other functional leaders to understand business priorities and provide financial insight and recommendations.
• Listen to business stakeholders, understand their challenges, and translate financial information into practical business recommendations.
• Challenge the business constructively while maintaining strong relationships and credibility.
• Provide leadership with clear analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close and reporting processes for Canadian and U.S. entities.
• Oversee consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial performance reporting.
• Oversee external audit processes and act as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Provide oversight of tax, treasury, banking, intercompany, and financial control activities.
• Provide financial oversight and guidance related to inventory, costing, operational spending, and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, reporting, controls, and overall effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leadership on business initiatives, investments, operational decisions, and broader organizational priorities.
• Ensure the Finance function is aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and provides meaningful value to the business.

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• CPA designation.
• Significant progressive Finance leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing Finance teams.
• Strong Canadian and U.S. finance experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, month-end and year-end close.
• Experience with financial controls and external audit processes.
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated business partnering experience with senior leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to understand different perspectives and build trust across an organization.
• Demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence, and maturity as a people leader.
• Ability to adapt communication style and effectively work with individuals at different levels of the organization.
• Strong judgment and ability to balance technical Finance requirements with broader business objectives.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, challenge, and bring people together.

Additional information or perks:

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Onsite position in Windsor, Ontario.
• $160,000 – $180,000 base salary plus bonus.
• Highly confidential Group-level search.