Eddy Group Limited is a Maritime-based wholesale distributor and proud member of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies”. Eddy Group Limited has been a trusted partner in the construction industry for over a century. As a family business now in its fifth generation, we are all about providing top-notch products, personalized solutions, and great service to our industrial, commercial, and residential customers. We have 11 locations throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. We are currently recruiting a Corporate Finance Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals in Bathurst, NB.
Reporting to the Co-President, the Corporate Finance Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight. This position is responsible for managing finances, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in support of business objectives. The Finance Manager collaborates closely with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to drive data-informed decisions that support profitability, inventory efficiency, and sustainable growth.
What you’ll do:
Manage, analyze and optimize cash flow to ensure the company can meet its obligations to fund operations and growth objectives.
Optimize accounts receivable and payable processes in collaboration with AR/AP teams.
Prepare cash forecasts and assist in managing credit facilities.
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with GAAP/ASPE and applicable tax laws and regulations.
Coordinate with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
Lead the annual budget process in collaboration with branch/division management.
Develop financial forecasts and monitor performance against budget.
Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Partner with operations to track and improve inventory turnover, shrinkage, and costing accuracy.
Conduct margin analysis, product line profitability reviews, and customer account evaluations.
Provide financial insights for pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, and capital investments.
Supervise and develop finance team members.
Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools.
Qualifications and key competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (professional designation preferred).
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive financial experience, preferably in wholesale, distribution, or supply chain environments.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to write concise reports to various audiences.
Effective communication skills with all levels of an organization.
Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
Superior organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
Why join the Eddy Group?
Health, drug, dental, life insurance, dependent life insurance, AD&D, EFAP and LTD Benefits.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (4% Employee and 2% Employer Match).
Join a dynamic, results-driven team where collaboration is key, and success is the norm.
Experience a winning culture that makes you proud.
Eddy Group has family values and treats its employees that way.
This is a full-time salaried position working onsite at our Head Office in Bathurst, NB. Business hours for Eddy Group locations are 7:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday, but hours outside of these should be expected. The ability to travel to meetings, educational seminars and networking events is required. Annual base salary will be commensurate with your experience.
Eddy Group Limited is committed to a diverse environment. All qualified candidates who live in Canada and have permanent work status will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, orientation, disability, age, or any protected grounds.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position and will advise that only selected candidates will be contacted.