Vice President, Finance & Business Management

We are Cereals Canada (CC), the national, not-for-profit industry association representing the Canadian cereal grains value chain. As the leading voice of Canadian cereals, we build and strengthen relationships across government, industry, and global buyers to provide timely, expert technical information and a best-in-class customer experience. Our vision is bold and clear:
Canada will be the world’s preferred choice for quality cereals and trusted relationships. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are currently seeking a permanent, full-time:

Are you a leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a sector that contributes $68.8 billion annually to Canada’s economy? This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Canadian cereals by providing strategic leadership that champions market access, technical excellence, and trusted global relationships. If you’re energized by complex challenges, collaboration, and the chance to strengthen Canada’s competitive position in domestic and international markets, we want to hear from you.

The finance team consists of the Vice President, Finance & Business Management and the accountant.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the finance team, and your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies that align with the organization’s overarching goals.
• Oversee the creation of annual operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and rolling financial forecasts, ensuring departmental accountability.
• Serve as a core advisor to the CEO, the executive team and the Board of Directors, providing clear financial narratives, risk assessments, and data-driven recommendations to guide major decisions.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of financial statements, estimates, budgets and other financial analysis.
• Prepare financial and management reports for the CEO, Executive Management Team (EMT), Audit and Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Lead and manage the annual external audit process.
• Develop, implement and maintain all financial and business administration systems, and internal control processes to ensure accurate and complete recording and reporting financial results that meet professional and legal requirements.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for change (as appropriate) regarding the financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and other financial control functions to the EMT.
• Optimizing and tracking complex funding models, including federal or provincial non-repayable project grants.
• Provide guidance, direction and support to CC managers and EMT in development of client project budgets and costing for CC services and programs.
• Oversee treasury management activities, including cash flow, investments, banking relationships, credit facilities, bank reconciliations, and corporate credit card administration, including the issuance of cards and approval of credit limit changes.
• Review and manage critical corporate contracts, vendor agreements, and legal obligations to protect the organization’s interests.
• Manage the financial components of business relationships with industry partners and core funding partners.
• Managing core funding agreements with Federal and Provincial Governments.
• Key contact with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) program administrator on amendments to approved expenditure levels and cost eligibility including preparing funding reports and supporting documents to AAFC.
• Provide financial costing and management reporting on all consulting projects and program services.
• Manage the organization’s business support vendor relationships, including its outsourced IT vendor, to ensure business needs are met.
• Lead, mentor, and build accountability within the finance, accounting, and administrative teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee payroll administration processes in collaboration with the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.
• Oversee CC's risk management, including insurance coverage and potential liabilities.
• Manage CC…