About Our Client

Our client company is a provider of contract manufacturing and related services to the growing healthcare and dietary supplements market in the US. They are a subsidiary of a dynamic international corporation with a market capitalization of circa $7.5 billion and a commitment to growing its presence in the US market.

Our client’s customer base includes some of the leading specialist brands in the US consumer healthcare market. Its facilities in Missoula, Montana are well-invested with significant scope to expand capacity to meet growth plans. The business is led by an experienced management team and employs 150 people.

The company has plans for aggressive growth. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role is open due to a planned retirement and will play a critical role in the continued growth and success of the company.

Position Location

Nestled in the Northern Rockies of Montana where five valleys converge, Missoula is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Home to the University of Montana, Missoula is also a regional destination for shopping and dining, featuring three distinct shopping districts and an abundance of restaurants, cafes, coffee houses and breweries. Missoula is known for its eclectic culture. You will find a plethora of arts and entertainment to include the symphony, theatre, college sports, ballet and opera.

Position Summary

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will be a key member of the company’s Senior Management Team, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the company and the development and execution of its strategic plans. In addition to working closely with the CEO, the CFO will partner with the parent company’s divisional team to plan, as well as working closely with the Head Office team covering Finance, Tax, Treasury and Compliance matters. The CFO will work closely with senior management, providing support and input into the commercial end of the business, helping maintain the Company’s robust return on capital. This will be achieved through increasing sales and production volumes (supported by appropriate and controlled capital investment), improving margins, maintaining tight control on costs and ongoing strong management of all the levers of working capital, while maintaining high levels of customer service. The CFO will also oversee Information Technology.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Acumen
Sound Decision-Making
Drive for Results
People Leadership
Partnership
Commercial Agility

Ideal Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for an energetic, driven and commercially astute finance leader. They will be an experienced financial leader with a balance of strategic acumen, technical skills and a roll-up-the-sleeves work style. This is very much a hands-on role, and the ideal candidate will be prepared to be personally involved in the day-to-day running of the operation of the company and its various functions. Comfort within a fast-paced, growing, changing work environment is essential. This role will be the ideal platform for a dynamic individual ready to join a growing, ambitious and entrepreneurially led company to drive a growth agenda as part of a successful international group.

In addition to demonstration of the Leadership Competencies above, key skills and experiences desired include:

Significant relevant finance professional experience, with demonstrated success in a similar role in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
Very strong commercial acumen with the ability to contribute directly to the overall business strategy and to prepare and present detailed business proposals.
Experienced in the implementation and use of ERP systems and in managing an IT function (Preferred).
Good negotiation skills and the ability to fully understand and identify all the critical value drivers within the businesses.
Experience of working in both corporate and entrepreneurial business environments would be an advantage.
Strong personal presence with excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Practical, pragmatic, hardworking and committed.
Passionate, driven, with high personal integrity.
A bachelor’s degree is required, a CPA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.
The willingness and ability to live and work in (and/or relocate to) the Missoula, Montana area.

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