Finance & Operations Lead, Agri-Biotech

Indogulf Bioworks Inc. is a pioneering biotechnology company based at Western Research Parks in London, Ontario. We develop, scale, manufacture, and commercialize microbial and biological technologies for application in diverse industries such as agriculture, animal health, mining and bioremediation.

We are a growing, hands-on team where scientists, technicians, regulatory professionals, and commercial teams work closely together to move ideas from the lab into practical, real-world scalable solutions.

We are seeking a hands-on Finance & Operations Lead to coordinate day-to-day financial activities, purchasing, and operational administration at our London facility.

Working closely with the CEO, department leads, and our remote finance team, you will help ensure that payments, purchases, records, and local operational needs are handled accurately and on time. This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, following through on details, and building practical processes in a growing organization.

You will own local financial coordination and documentation. Our back-office finance team will retain responsibility for bookkeeping oversight, month-end close, financial reporting, tax and compliance, accounting review, and broader financial oversight.

Coordinate customer invoicing, track accounts receivable, and follow up on outstanding and overdue payments.

Review supplier invoices for accuracy and supporting documentation, obtain required approvals, and coordinate vendor payments.

Administer routine banking activities within approved authority, monitor cash balances and upcoming payments, and flag cash requirements to the CEO and finance team.

Maintain complete, organized records of invoices, receipts, expenses, approvals, and payment confirmations.

Provide timely documentation and reconciliation support to the back-office team for bookkeeping, month-end, and year-end processes.

Establish and maintain a consistent purchasing process across departments, including purchase requests, approvals, purchase orders where appropriate, and receipt collection.

Coordinate supplier quotations, orders, deliveries, and follow-up on discrepancies.

Check supplier invoices against approved purchases and goods or services received before submitting them for payment.

Maintain vendor information, purchasing records, and company asset records.

Give management visibility into committed spending, outstanding orders, and upcoming purchasing needs.

Coordinate financial documentation for government grants, funding applications, and reimbursement claims.

Track eligible expenditures, supporting records, submission deadlines, and outstanding information.

Work with the CEO, department leads, and finance team to prepare accurate, complete submissions.

Support day-to-day office, laboratory, and facility administration.

Coordinate with Western Research Parks, service providers, contractors, and suppliers on facility needs and service arrangements.

Support equipment purchases, delivery scheduling, installation arrangements, and related documentation.

Coordinate shipping, receiving, and logistics documentation with relevant team members and service providers.

Track operational issues and follow up with the responsible parties through resolution.

Build practical procedures and tracking tools that improve purchasing discipline, record completeness, and accountability.

Serve as the primary local coordination point between department leads and the back-office finance team.

Provide concise updates on overdue receivables, upcoming payments, purchasing…