Location: WM Canada - 383 Applewood Crescent Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/
We’re currently seeking a Financial Controller to join us. You’ll join a dynamic team of engineers, sales people, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.
At Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.
We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this you’ll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace.
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange - FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets.
This role will focus on:
Our culture is precious to us; it is something special that can be felt from your first day with Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (“WMFTS”) and that is because we demonstrate our Values every day in what we do. The main responsibilities of the role, in line with our Values, are:
Safety
You will passionately lead our #1 priority: the health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues, contributing to the strong safety culture at the Concord, ON facility.
Customer Focus
You will establish robust financial processes in order to deliver reliable and accurate financial information relating to the performance of the business to key stakeholders.
You will oversee and ensure on-time delivery of Group reporting, including monthly Management Accounts, as well as quarterly and annual forecasts, and interim and full year statutory accounting packs and analysis.
You will support non-finance managers in developing strong budget awareness and ownership of the financial impacts of their decisions.
Excellence
You will drive excellence in all aspects of Finance: budgeting, financial controls, and reporting.
You will develop and implement best practice processes and principles, through review of external trends and external networks, as well as internal governance guidelines.
You will work with the CS and warehouse Supervisors to support their efforts with process optimization and fostering a customer centric culture.
Collaboration
You will lead on and contribute to WMFTS-wide Finance projects as and when required.
You will engage with all parts of the business to effectively embed the Company values.
You will represent Watson-Marlow Canada, Inc. and WMFTS at internal and external events, conference and meetings, where appropriate.
You will work closely with all colleagues, through frequent and various communication, to enhance understanding and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
Respect
You understand that the effective implementation of Strategy25 is fundamental to the future success of WMFTS and apply a ‘transformational’ mind-set at all times. You do not settle for ‘average’ deliverables.
Integrity
You will ensure the integrity and appropriateness of all Finance deliverables.
You will ensure compliance with local, provincial and federal government tax reporting and filing
You will ensure compliance with Group internal controls through a documented system of accounting policies, procedures and delegation of authority.
You will serve as primary liaison with both internal and external auditors, driving performance improvements where appropriate.
As well as living our Company Values, you exhibit professionalism and ethical practice, professional courage and influence, working inclusively, commercially driven with a passion for learning.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
BA/BS Degree
Experience in senior finance/accounting roles
Experience or knowledge of Canadian financial regulations and practices
Finance professional qualifications : CPA designation preferred.
Commercial Experience Within a Sales/distribution Company Would Be Beneficial
Have experience of working with Finance systems and competent with Microsoft packages (knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP software would be beneficial but not essential)
Be delivery focused with strong attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure
Have strong commercial awareness with an appreciation of operational functions
Be organized, methodical, resilient and approachable with effective communication skills
Able to effectively and appropriately challenge business processes, outputs, and standards to help drive continual improvement
Can use personal initiative to work collaboratively as one team with a “can do” approach
Able to contribute to the learning and mentoring of staff to educate them in financial best practice
Experienced in managing projects and working as part of a project team
French language skills beneficial but not a mandatory requirement
As a growing and ambitious organization with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
About Watson-Marlow
Every day, we help companies acr oss the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies. Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proud to be a FTSE 50 company.