Head of FP&A

Head of FP&A

Weir Minerals

Mississauga, ON

Hybrid

Purpose of Role: The Head of Commercial Finance / FP&A will act as a key strategic partner to the Managing Director of Canadian operations. This role provides high-impact financial leadership and guidance to drive business performance, operational alignment, and long-term value creation.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

- Shaping and executing financial strategy to support business growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.

- Collaborating closely with the Managing Director to provide actionable insights, evaluate performance, and guide strategic decision-making.

- Championing financial discipline and operational alignment across functions to ensure business objectives are met.

- Driving proactive financial planning and analysis, enabling agility and responsiveness in a dynamic market.

- Upholding governance and risk management standards, while fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

- Lead complex and non-routine accounting activities, applying advanced knowledge of IFRS and leveraging strong analytical and business acumen to support strategic decision-making.

- Own the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, delivering insightful analyses and comprehensive reports that inform executive leadership and drive performance.

- Coordinate the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial statements and budget estimates for the Minerals Canada Business Unit, ensuring accuracy and timeliness within established deadlines.

- Interpret and communicate financial results to management, highlighting variances between actual and projected outcomes and providing clear, actionable explanations.

- Conduct financial and economic analyses to support strategic initiatives, presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

- Respond to executive-level inquiries, providing timely, data-driven insights and supporting high-impact decisions.

- Contribute to the development of long- and short-term capital and operating plans, aligning financial strategy with business objectives.

- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

- Strong analytical skills and a significant interest and ability to understand and question what is behind the numbers.

- CPA, CMA, or CGA Certification is a Plus

- 7+ years of experience in a related finance role

- Prior experience in mid-to-large manufacturing environments with public accounting would be considered an asset.

- SAP (or equivalent ERP) knowledge & Excel expertise

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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