Join Our Team as Senior Finance Manager: Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world’s most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

Check out our story at: www.vianode.com

About the Position:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead our financial strategy and operations. This role requires a deep understanding of regulatory tax compliance, treasury management, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently deal with operational challenges based on strategic priorities, while driving financial excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Department – Vianode Canada – Administration and support functions

Role – Finance Manager/Analyst

Locations – Vianode Canada inc.  Temporarily Remote status

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish onsite financial capabilities to implement financial strategies to realize operational goals and support the company’s growth.
• Lead financial reporting and compliance efforts, ensuring accuracy and transparency, including establishing and maintaining appropriate procedures, processes and systems.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash flow management, investment strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Drive operational excellence through prioritizing initiatives and continuous cost optimizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support multi-million dollar projects and manufacturing operations.
• Oversee regulatory tax compliance and ensure adherence to local and international regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
• Influence corporate decision-making by providing financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Location:  Until a permanent office is established, this position will be a hybrid of remote work and working at partner locations, with relatively frequent travel to and from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Southwestern Ontario.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Extensive experience in a senior finance role within the manufacturing industry, preferably with ERP implementation skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory tax compliance, treasury management, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to influence corporate strategies and drive financial performance.
• Experience with large-scale projects and/or operational excellence initiatives (preferred).
• Experience with local regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.

Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.

Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we’re pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply on our website at: www.vianode.com/company under the Careers tab.

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.  We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.