Director of Finance and Operations
Description
The Director of Finance and Operations is often a member of the Executive Committee. He or she represents the company in negotiations with government agencies, banks and institutions. As a multi-hatted person, he or she must be able to adapt to all the key sectors of the company: legal, production, accounting, personnel management, etc. His or her schedule is made up of multiple internal and external meetings where he or she delegates and organizes tasks. Because of its hierarchical position, its degree of involvement and its versatility, the job requires the manager to be constantly informed about the economic environment and to adapt permanently to the company's evolutions.
Nature
The Director of Finance and Operations is often a member of the Executive Committee. He or she represents the company in negotiations with government agencies, banks and institutions. As a multi-hatted person, he or she must be able to adapt to all the key sectors of the company: legal, production, accounting, personnel management, etc. His or her schedule is made up of multiple internal and external meetings where he or she delegates and organizes tasks. Because of its hierarchical position, its degree of involvement and its versatility, the job requires the manager to be constantly informed about the economic environment and to adapt permanently to the company's evolutions.
Mission
Management of the company's movable and immovable assets
Supervises the sales administration
Leads the network of subsidiaries on an international scale
Controls the company's accounting
Cash management
Financing of investments
Solves the problems of settling disputes
Skills
Rigor
Autonomy
Negotiation
Relational skills
Knowledge of the economic environment
Access
Access to this strategic position is usually gained after several years of experience within the company and for people who show an extreme sense of responsibility.