Job Description

Company Description

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention\'s enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of and , we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can\xe2\x80\x99t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our include:

• We make our clients successful - we do what\xe2\x80\x99s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Joining the Finance team, you will play a key role in Vention\xe2\x80\x99s next phase of Hypergrowth by
helping to set a world class FP&A function. You will be responsible to build and maintain
various finance analysis for key stakeholders, while working on a broad variety of projects to
build the future of Vention. More specifically, you will:

• Act as the finance business partner for budget owners in R&D, Operations & fulfillment and G&A departments.
• Assist in building strong treasury forecasting, including working capital & PP&E optimization.
• Own inventory, services and software standard costing.
• Support budgeting and forecasting of expenses with stakeholders in your scope
• Execute and present monthly budget-to-actual analysis to the budget owners in your scope.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of key controls surrounding inventory management.
• Participate in Ad hoc projects such as margin improvement, path to profitability, continuous improvement, ROI analysis, etc.
• Build and maintain Finance and operational KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of experience in Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, or related fields
• Strong communications skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to details and superior analytical skills
• Intrapreneur mentality: Be able to see business improvement opportunities, and
• implement change with the buy-in of all involved parties
• High capacity to work autonomously: Resourcefulness is key to be successful in a Startup environment like Vention
• Track record of being an amazing executer while keeping a clear vision on the project/tasks at hand

Considered a plus:

• Experience in management accounting related to production/distribution of inventory (standard costing, variance analysis, etc.)
• Experience in a late-stage Startup, public company or a large firm
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting software
• Understanding of IFRS accounting standard in a multinational context
• Basic level of SQL and/or PowerBI
• Business related professional designation: CPA, CFA or MBA

Additional Information

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

\xe2\x80\x8dCommitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion.

We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you\'re unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.

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