VP, Finance

Job description

# VP, Finance > Pacific Energy Canada · Vancouver, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-21 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description **Project** The **Woodfibre LNG** Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG. **Woodfibre Management Ltd.** is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited. **Position** Reporting to the **WLNG CEO**, the **VP, Finance** provides strategic financial leadership and decision support to the **WLNG CEO** and the leadership team. This role also ensures accurate financial planning, integrity of financial statements, and robust risk management while driving alignment across business units and supporting operational and strategic objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** Business Partnering & Performance Management - Collaborate with WLNG leadership team to translate strategies into actionable business and financial plans. - Connect the dots across BUs, monitor and regularly update the integrated business plan to drive the achievement of business objectives and strategies - Partner with the WLNG CEO to develop comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and set stretching business plans - Deliver timely financial analysis and insights to guide performance and strategic decisions. - Monitor BU performance, identify gaps in revenue, EBITDA, and costs, and recommend corrective actions. - Promote continuous improvement to optimize revenue, costs, and capital efficiency. - Work with Corporate Treasury to manage working capital and secure project funding. - Support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and M\\&A activities through financial analysis. Financial & Statutory Accounting - Ensure timely and accurate financial statement close processes, as well as accounting systems - Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxations, and regulatory requirements - Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to maintain professional relationships Corporate Governance & Risk Management - Drive improvements in business control processes together with BU leadership - Ensure alignment with RGE Group policies, embed robust financial risk management practices Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination - Lead and motivate finance to deliver high performance, quality and timely deliverables - Explore continuous improvements to automate financial processes, drive scalable processes standardization, and enhance efficiency. - Keep stakeholders informed on progress against key milestones. - Develop team member capabilities and support Head of Finance to build succession bench strength with clear career progression pathway. ## Requirements **Required Experience:** - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA (CA or CMA) designation - At least 15 years of senior leadership experience in a high-growth environment - Background in manufacturing, oil & gas, or startup settings preferred - Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor finance teams - Strong attention to detail with exceptional accuracy and multitasking capability - Skilled in operating under pressure and meeting tight deadlines - Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills - Demonstrated success managing diverse finance teams **Additional Requirements:** - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively across all organizational levels - Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities - Ability to take a hands-on approach when needed and adapt to changing priorities under pressure - Innovative and strategic thinker with proven experience in planning and implementation - Demonstrates accountability and fosters a collaborative team environment - Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software tools - Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement - Willingness to share knowledge and support team development - As required, the position is based in Vancouver, BC, with travel to the EPC contractor’s office in Houston, Squamish (site), and others - **Must be legally entitled to work in Canada** _**Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.**_ **Woodfibre Management Ltd.** is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you in advance for your interest! ## Benefits Salary range: CAD 200,000 - 240,000/yr ## Apply [Apply at Pacific Energy Canada](https://apply.workable.com/woodfibre-management-limited/j/5AC247400A/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)