Director, Finance

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The Finance Director, FP&A is fully responsible for all finance, reporting and accounting activities of Epredia globally and is also responsible for the results of the businesses as well as achieving annual operating targets. Continuous improvement of performance over time on a consistent, global basis is also required. Specific job responsibilities can be grouped into three main areas: (i) Financial and Management Reporting (ii) Accounting and Financial Procedures and Controls; (iii) Strategic Planning and Budgeting.

(i) Financial and Management Reporting:
1. Direct and guide all entities within the business through monthly, quarterly and yearly closing activities, as well as perform activities for business level entities.
2. Manage all month-end, quarter-end and year-end company-wide financial deliverables in an accurate and timely fashion.
3. Prepare all periodic Management Reports, both for Epredia and ELT teams and PHC Group. Develop new reports as needed to improve visibility of business performance and to track initiatives.
4. Respond to specific and ad hoc requests for information from ELT, Epredia and PHC Group teams.
5. Assist in developing and tracking action plans to meet business objectives.

6. Ensure timely close and consolidations – work with Finance Systems and Processes Director to ensure all consolation activities are streamlined and accurate.

(ii) Accounting and Finance Procedures and Controls:
1. Ensure integrity of accounting processes and controls at all times.
2. Review current accounting and finance procedures and controls and ensure that they are sound, consistent globally and are properly followed at all times.
3. Confirm that all accounting and finance procedures and controls are in line with corporate guidelines and are consistent with the current regulatory environment.
4. Seek waivers to policy from the VP of Finance when appropriate and ensure these are applied as written and reviewed/updated as needed.
5. Manage and track the Internal and External Audit schedule for Epredia globally. Primary point of contact with External Audit.

6. Provide guidance to international entities regarding accounting for transactions in accordance with IFRS and seek consultation from PHC Group accounting as needed.
(iii) St rategic Planning and Budgeting

(iii) Strategic Planning and Budgeting.

1. Direct and manage the Annual Operating Plan process for the entire business by creating processes and templates for data collection by country and/or region. Provide analytics to ELT so that informed decisions can be made.

2. Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts. Explain deviations to Business Plan/forecast and actions to be taken to ensure achievement of annual targets. Develop reliable forecasting processes that can be consistently utilized by all of the global entities/regions.
3. Develop and implement initiatives to constantly improve performance of the division. These initiatives can focus on sales growth, margin expansion (product mix, pricing, sourcing), cost savings, productivity improvements, training, supply chain efficiencies, restructuring and any other relevant areas of the business. Track and drive initiatives and associated results on an ongoing basis.
4. Determine Capital Investment strategies (fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable, business acquisitions or start-ups, etc) and prepare financial justification and implementation plans as needed. Follow company policy to obtain necessary approvals and execute plan.
5. Focus on Working Capital optimization via strict customer credit policies, more extensive use of Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Cash-in-Advance, recovery of aged bad debt, improved working capital forecasting and tracking, etc.
6. At all times, provide responsible and accurate financial and operational input to finance and business managers with regards to any current or future projects affecting the performance of the businesses.

7. Work with functional leaders on budget/forecasting exercises, ensure changes are continuously updated in financial projections.

YOUR APPLICATION

Epredia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

Epredia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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YOUR APPLICATION:

Epredia offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of five business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.