Continuous Improvement Specialist

Company Description

Be part of AIM's growing success.

American Iron & Metal Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with over 125 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive for the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Join the AIM team, a growing team that, over the years, has transformed into a multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, construction waste recycling, weldment fabrication, demolition and dismantling, and auto recycling. We pride ourselves on doing good for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for everyone.

It's simple: we do it right. We strive for excellence.

Job Description

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be part of the Continuous Improvement team, reporting to CI Manager, within the Finance Department. You will play a pivotal role in leading the business transformation mandate of CI, by optimizing multifaceted cross-functional processes, offering recommendations to Finance and other leadership that are instrumental in shaping and advancing the overall business strategy.

Tasks & Responsibilities : Business Process Optimization

- Optimize key financial and business processes by analysing current state, leveraging data-driven insights, and mapping and implementing targeted solutions

- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in finance transformation and apply them to drive continuous process improvement

- Design and implement future-state processes that are well-controlled, efficient, resilient, and scalable to support business growth

- Develop business cases to support recommendation for process improvement to key leadership

- Perform root cause analysis to identify and mitigate risks within the process

- Drive the resolution of complex problems through innovative solutions, fostering a culture of problem-solving and adaptability

- Design and develop high-quality executive-level presentations and other deliverables such as policies, process documentations etc.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

- Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights and drive alignment

- Collaborate with key leadership to get buy-in on improvement initiatives

- Facilitate workshops, process walkthroughs, and brainstorming sessions to co-create solutions

- Facilitate regular updates and feedback with Finance, and other departments to ensure alignment and transparency on all CI related initiatives

- Develop and deliver targeted communications for diverse audiences

Change Management

- Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy to support the successful adoption of new processes and systems across the finance organization

- Ensure people readiness for change through training, communication, and support initiatives

- Monitor post-go-live success & sustainability, adjusting as needed to ensure long-term impact

Project Support

- Support CI Manager and Director in all phases of a project life cycle including as-is analysis, design of target state, fit-gap analysis, configuration, testing, end-user training, deployment, post go-live support and maintenance, documentation, etc.

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and impact of improvement initiatives

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s in Business or Finance is an asset)

- Minimum 7 years of experience

- 3+ years of experience in finance or business transformation and process improvement. (Consulting experience is an asset)

- Strong knowledge of accounting and finance operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger processes

- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus

- Experience in preparing executive-ready deliverables in/for large organizations

Skillset

- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

- Proficient in process mapping and diagnostic

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Stellar work ethic and ownership of work. High standards of excellence and result-driven

- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

- Intrapreneurial spirit, self-driven and passionate about transforming organizations

- Exceptional business sense and ability to relate Finance to the business

- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

- Ability to work effectively with various types of stakeholders, incl. senior management

- A structured mindset and strong organizational skills

- Fast learner and coachable

- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

- Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset

Additional Information

What we offer!

- Competitive salary + other benefits

- Group insurance and RRSP program;

- Company-wide events throughout the year (barbecue, Christmas party, etc.);

- Free on-site gym;

- Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);

- Dynamic and rewarding work environment – work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!