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Senior Director Finance
Toronto, OntarioB.Riley Farber is partnering with Select Food Products (Select) (www.selectfoodproducts.com) in their search for a new Senior Director Finance. Established in 1941, Select is a Canadian success story and recognized across the food industry. Select partners with many of the major global household names in the food industry and delivers premium sauces, dressings, and condiments through four distinct business lines, co-manufacture, retail private label, foodservice and industrial. Utilizing their state-of-the-art facilities, they adapt to clients' needs and ensure they remain at the forefront of the dynamic food landscape.
In 2015, Select Food Products began a new chapter when it was acquired by Andrew Mitchell, an entrepreneur with deep roots in the food industry. As a privately owned, Canadian business, Select embraces an "Always Better" ethos, with an unwavering drive to “Make the Best Sauces for the World’s Best Brands”. Guided by a bold new ambition, Select is on a transformational growth journey to double its revenues in the next few years, supported by a significant CAPEX project executed in 2023,revolutionizing their facility and further developing their R&D capabilities.. A purpose-driven and values-led culture, Select is led by an engaged, experienced and entrepreneurial team which is ready to “Pull Together” and “Go All In”.
Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Director Finance will hold a critical position within the Enterprise Leadership Team. Through a team of dedicated managers, the Senior Director will oversee financial reporting, FP&A, cash flow management, and risk management as well as IT and Purchasing. They will play a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and optimizing operational efficiency across multiple functions.
The Senior Director Finance will be actively involved coaching and mentoring the teams beneath them. As the business grows, there will be opportunity for team members to progress which they must be ready for. Further opportunity awaits Select as they look to reach their production capacity in Canada while exploring M&A and further international expansion opportunities for continued growth.
To be considered for you the role you will have:
In 2015, Select Food Products began a new chapter when it was acquired by Andrew Mitchell, an entrepreneur with deep roots in the food industry. As a privately owned, Canadian business, Select embraces an "Always Better" ethos, with an unwavering drive to “Make the Best Sauces for the World’s Best Brands”. Guided by a bold new ambition, Select is on a transformational growth journey to double its revenues in the next few years, supported by a significant CAPEX project executed in 2023,revolutionizing their facility and further developing their R&D capabilities.. A purpose-driven and values-led culture, Select is led by an engaged, experienced and entrepreneurial team which is ready to “Pull Together” and “Go All In”.
Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Director Finance will hold a critical position within the Enterprise Leadership Team. Through a team of dedicated managers, the Senior Director will oversee financial reporting, FP&A, cash flow management, and risk management as well as IT and Purchasing. They will play a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and optimizing operational efficiency across multiple functions.
The Senior Director Finance will be actively involved coaching and mentoring the teams beneath them. As the business grows, there will be opportunity for team members to progress which they must be ready for. Further opportunity awaits Select as they look to reach their production capacity in Canada while exploring M&A and further international expansion opportunities for continued growth.
To be considered for you the role you will have:
- A university degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
- Experience developing a high-performance team with an innate drive to coach and mentor.
- Experience within a manufacturing or a CPG production environment.
- Experience leading diverse functions such as IT and Purchasing is considered an asset, however, is not required.
- The ability to communicate, influence, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make strategic business and financial recommendations.
- The ability to work with autonomy and collaboratively and understand that there is no job too small.
- An all hands-on deck mentality when the business requires it.
Please apply directly and in confidence to be considered for the role.