Vice-President Finance, Fresh

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

We do more than manufacture dairy products. As one of North America’s leading dairy cooperatives owned by nearly 3,000 dairy farmers, we are committed to creating long-term value for our members, employees, customers and communities. With over $8.8 billion in annual revenues and approximately 7,500 employees across North America, Agropur is among the world's leading dairy processors.

To support our continued growth and strategic ambitions, we are seeking a Vice President, Finance, Fresh Products .

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this executive leader will serve as a strategic business partner to the Fresh Products leadership team. The successful candidate will provide the financial leadership, insights and analytical rigor required to support strategic decision-making, drive business performance and accelerate long-term value creation.

Where you will drive value:

As Vice President, Finance, Fresh Products, you will:

• •Lead the long-term strategic planning, annual operating plan and forecasting processes for the Fresh Products business.
• •Provide financial and operational insights that identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks and improve profitability.
• •Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by challenging assumptions and supporting key strategic decisions.
• •Deliver executive and Board-level presentations, analyses and recommendations.
• •Develop robust financial models, business cases and performance frameworks to support investments and growth initiatives.
• •Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance organization.
• •Oversee the plant controller function and strengthen its role as a business partner to operations.
• •Play a key leadership role in transformation initiatives, strategic projects and growth opportunities.
• •Foster a culture focused on performance, accountability, continuous improvement and value creation.

What will enable you to have an impact:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• •CPA or CFA designation.
• •Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in finance, financial planning and analysis within a complex organization.
• •At least 5 years of leadership experience.
• •Strong track record partnering with executive leadership teams.
• •Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• •Extensive experience leading strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.
• •Proven success building and leading high-performing teams.
• •Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• •Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau is considered an asset.

The leader we are looking for

You are a strategic and forward-thinking finance executive who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and operational execution.

You combine strong analytical capabilities with exceptional business acumen and the ability to influence decisions across the organization. You challenge constructively, build trusted partnerships and bring people together to achieve ambitious goals.

Most importantly, you are passionate about creating sustainable business value while developing high-performing teams and future leaders.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.