Chief Financial Officer - Toronto, Canada - Ipsos North America

Ipsos North America

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are:

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the financial operations of the business and is accountable for the planning, implementation and control of all financial-related activities and the development of future financial and operational strategies.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a company entering a new era of growth and operation, in an industry that is rapidly transforming.

What you can expect to be doing:

Evolve the financial strategy of the organization to drive Ipsos' growth plan alongside the CEO, Canada & CFO, North America
Work with CEO, Canada and the business leads to ensure that commercial targets have been met/exceeded and profitability is maximized
Play an active role as an executive member of the Canadian Steering Group and formulate the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
Catalyse behaviors to execute strategic and financial objectives across the organization as a highly visible executive role model of Ipsos Canada
Lead and proactively manage an effective relationship with the Group Finance Team and global headquarters based in Paris, including overseeing, and delivering on group reporting requirements in a timely and communicative manner
Proactively report on leading indicators of financial performance to guide decision making i.e., pipeline monitoring, growth trends etc
Progress and lead a fit for purpose finance function that balances capabilities, costs and service levels whilst delivering operational best practices that strictly adhere to regulatory legislation for financial and tax reporting
Act as guardian of the organisation's assets which includes overseeing financial and tax strategies/issues, liaising with external advisers, management of all property related issues and ensuring that the annual cash target is achieved through effective cash management
Prepare and manage regular reporting of business performance to ensure achievement of annual budget including quarterly best estimates and monthly reporting to both North American Management and Paris headquarters monthly reporting of business performance and ensure achievement of annual budget
Review major commercial contract pricing a provide finance/procurement support on several global clients
Develop a strong internal control framework and make sure that it is fully implemented throughout Ipsos Canada
Work with COO on all property related issues (leases, rent reviews, subleases, dilaps);
Oversee all transactions and processing systems. Supervision of payroll.

What success in this role looks like:

Displaying clear operating controls of costs and expenses within Ipsos Canada including the ability to budget and forecast those costs effectively
Help ensure that Ipsos Canada meets certain objectives with respect to the generation of Free Cash Flow, and driving toward certain profitability metrics
Lead and develop the Ipsos Canada finance and accounting teams to ensure that they assist you in properly achieving our objectives.

This might be the job for you if you have:

Experience in senior financial leadership roles within B2B/professional services organizations
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong problem solving and ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
High level of integrity and dependability
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Ability to make and implement crucial recommendations
Chartered accountancy qualification
Bachelor's Degree required ideally in Finance, Accounting, or related fields

What's in it for you:

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

Commitment to Diversity
Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives.

For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world.

This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish.

Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for em