Job Description

What we offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Finance Manager will be responsible for providing advice, guidance, consultation, analysis, reporting & support for all areas of finance related to the manufacturing plant and its processes. Plant costs include but are not limited to fixed, variable & overhead.

1. Lead the planning, preparation and communication of plant manufacturing, maintenance and overhead cost budgeting process
2. Regularly update the plant leadership team monthly and forecast performance to budget and work with departments to understand and develop action plans to close any gaps
3. Responsible for the preparation, interpretation and communication of monthly manufacturing accounting statements through use of manufacturing accounting systems
4. Conduct feasibility studies in partnership with other departments on various capital projects to support cost reductions and plant improvements
5. Work closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) department to ensure cost savings projects are properly tracked and delivered. Provide regular updates and guidance to leadership team on monthly and forecasted results of CI savings
6. Responsible for communication and presentation of key plant metrics to senior leadership, plant leadership and various key stakeholders
7. Supervision of direct reports, including Procurement and IT

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional Accounting Designation

3-5 Years of experience in Accounting| Finance

Experience in a Manufacturing environment would be a strong asset

Systems aptitude & excellent PC skills are required (JD Edwards, SharePoint, etc.)

Knowledge & passion for Continuous Improvement methodology and tools

Comfortable presenting to Senior-level leadership

Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to influence without authority

Experience in budgeting & strategy/business planning

Ability to handle sensitive business information with confidence

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.