Program Finance Manager - Vaughan, Canada - Martinrea International Inc.

Martinrea International Inc.
Martinrea International Inc.
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Vaughan, Canada

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Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products.

We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China.

Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

  • Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
  • Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
  • Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
  • Providing superior longterm investment returns to our stakeholders.
Our
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We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.


Job Summary:


  • As the Program Finance Manager, you'll be a navigator of financial success, tackling commercial challenges headon in this fast past industry. This role is tailormade for a finance or commercial professional with a proven track record in commercial finance, business partnering, and a deep understanding of the automotive industry
  • Located at the Corporate Head Office in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Essential Functions:


  • Drive financial strategies aligned with our commercial objectives while collaborating closely with the commercial team providing financial insights and solutions for ongoing commercial challenges.
  • Act as the financial partner to commercial leaders, offering guidance on pricing, promotions, and resolving customer negotiations
  • Evaluate and optimize commercial deals to ensure maximum profitability while addressing open issues
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports for commercial leaders and executive management, highlighting areas requiring attention.
  • Lead commercial budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
  • Track performance against budgets and proactively address financial challenges hindering commercial success.
  • Provide financial visibility on newly awarded business by coordinating and assisting in the presentation of monthly financial updates to the Executive Team on financial status
  • Manage all program and non program related capex requests from creation to approval
  • Help facilitate and implement more efficient systems for the collection, storage, and analysis of cost elements related to New Programs for Sales, Estimating, and Program Management
  • Assist in the tracking of the financial impact and margin enhancement proposals related to engineering change quotes to the customer
  • Provide financial assistance in the preparation of customer quote submissions ensuring a logically defendable position for costing approach with the customer
  • Provide ad hoc financial scenario analysis for the quoting function for new business opportunities
  • Act as Business Partner in the analysis, modelling, recommendation and presentation process for complex projects, strategic initiatives, and commercial matters

Required Education and Experience:


  • University degree in Finance or Business
  • Professional designation (CFA, CPA, etc) is recommended but not necessary
  • A minimum of 5 years of handson experience in an analytically focused leadership role
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively operate, communicate and gain trust in a geographically dispersed environment
  • Experience with a decentralized manufacturing environment (automotive experience is a major asset)
  • Advanced knowledge of Powerpoint and Excel including but not limited to Pivot Tables, vlookups, sumifs, and basic macro building
  • Demonstrated problemsolving and financial modelling skillset and strong cognitive skills

Critical Success Factors:


  • An independent critical thinker who displays attention to detail (curiosity to dive into the numbers when needed)
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multitask many projects
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in operations (think beyond the numbers)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills able to convey complex topics in a concise and effective manner
  • Proven selfstarter, who requires limited supervision and direction, yet achieves tasks and overcomes problems and provides effective direction and analysis

Working Conditions:


  • Office environment and plant floor
  • Ability to travel internationally (up to 1030% travel monthly)

Benefits:


  • Working in a great team environment.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • RRSP with company match.
  • Short term and long term disability coverage.
  • Supplier discounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.
Here at Martinrea, our employees are our backbone. We feel with bringing in new sk
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