Shape the financial strategy of a $1B food platform scaling toward $2B+—at the heart of North America’s protein industry.
About the Company
Our client is a Canadian-based protein manufacturing platform with over $1 billion in revenue and nine operating companies across Canada and the U.S. With deep roots in foodservice and retail, our client has grown through a strategic acquisition model, scaling entrepreneurial businesses without compromising their core strengths.
Today, the organization is owned by one of Canada’s leading specialty food companies with $6B in revenue and a track record of successful M&A. With over 1,000 employees and a highly decentralized model, our client is investing in shared services, systems integration, and enterprise finance to enable its next phase of growth.
The Mandate
Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President of Finance will be the strategic right hand in a lean, high-impact corporate team. You’ll lead enterprise FP&A, working capital strategy, systems transformation, and financial reporting across a complex matrix of nine entities.
This is a builder role: you’ll operationalize finance for scale, lead Sage X3 integration, and create structure across shared services, dashboards, and compliance. You’ll manage a Director of FP&A, oversee IT, and collaborate with controllers across the platform to influence performance—without direct authority.
This is a rare opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in ambiguity, sees around corners, and wants to help architect a $2B+ business from the inside out.
What Success Looks Like
By year one:
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Own corporate finance operations, planning, and analytics across all business units.
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Deliver faster, more accurate reporting cycles (monthly, quarterly, board-level).
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Lead the ERP rollout and drive adoption across entities (Sage X3).
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Reduce working capital inefficiencies and enhance cash flow visibility.
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Support M&A activity with modeling, integration planning, and shared services execution.
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Build a scalable finance infrastructure with best-in-class dashboards, KPIs, and controls.
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Develop and coach the next generation of finance talent in a high-performance culture.
Ideal Profile
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10+ years of finance leadership experience, including FP&A ownership and operational finance.
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Background in food, manufacturing, or CPG with exposure to multi-entity, matrixed organizations.
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ERP implementation and systems transformation experience—ideally Sage X3.
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Commercially minded with strong cash flow and capital allocation expertise.
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Hands-on operator with a bias for action, process improvement, and continuous learning.
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Influencer who thrives in entrepreneurial cultures and drives results without direct authority.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Platform Impact: Drive strategy and execution for a $1B+ enterprise on a clear path to $2B+.
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Builder Mandate: Architect finance in a scaling business, from ERP to FP&A to shared services.
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Visibility & Influence: Work side-by-side with the CFO and leadership across the platform.
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Entrepreneurial DNA: Thrive in a decentralized, roll-up-your-sleeves culture grounded in integrity and agility.
Interested? – Next Steps
If you’re a results-driven finance leader ready to leave your mark on a high-growth food platform, we want to hear from you.
*Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.*
