McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost · 2 hours ago
Sr. Finance Business Partner
McGill Environmental Systems is dedicated to turning biodegradable waste into high-quality compost for a sustainable planet. The Senior Finance Business Partner will provide financial governance and partner with site leadership to enhance operational and financial performance, ensuring financial insights drive informed decision-making.
Environmental ConsultingManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Serve in a dual-reporting capacity, supporting on-site leadership while partnering closely with Corporate Finance
Act as the primary financial liaison between site operations and HQ
Ensure financial governance, internal controls, and compliance standards are consistently upheld
Partner with the General Manager in the development of the annual operating budget
Cascade financial targets and expectations to functional leaders on site
Collaborate with Operations leadership to identify productivity improvements and cost-optimization opportunities
Support Sales and leadership teams in evaluating and enabling growth opportunities
Develop forecasts that reflect both financial trends and operational realities
Own timely, cross-functional reporting that ties financial performance directly to operational outcomes
Organize, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost drivers, labor efficiency, productivity, and margin performance
Establish and maintain weekly and monthly reporting cadences for site leadership
Clearly communicate performance against targets and highlight critical-to-process metrics
Lead budget tracking and variance analysis of actual results versus plan
Proactively identify trends, risks, and emerging issues that may impact financial performance
Recommend corrective actions and partner with leaders to implement solutions
Perform periodic cost-benefit, ROI, and scenario analyses to support data-driven decisions
Translate financial data into actionable insights for operational and leadership teams
Support strategic planning initiatives with sound financial modeling and analysis
Actively engage with on-site operations to gain a deep understanding of business processes
Partner directly with supervisors and managers to understand how day-to-day decisions impact financial results
Take a hands-on, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' approach to learning the business and driving improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required
7+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or controller-level roles, preferably within operations, manufacturing, industrial, or environmental services environments
Demonstrated experience partnering with operational leaders and senior leadership
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements
Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
Ability to design and manage KPI dashboards and recurring reporting
High proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience implementing ERP systems as beneficial
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational drivers
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
Strong influencing skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across operations, finance, and leadership teams
Company
McGill Environmental Systems | McGill Compost
McGill Environmental Systems is a pioneer and industry leader in the composting industry, transforming organic waste material into soil enrichment products.
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