Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

ZYUS™ is a Canadian-based life sciences company focused on the global development and commercialization of phyto-therapeutics, such as cannabinoid and protein-based formulations. As an emerging field of medicine, phyto-therapeutics are plant-derived compounds that have been developed for therapeutic use. Through advocacy and research, we intend to deliver high-quality formulations to patients worldwide.

Our aim is to shift the paradigm from the treatment of physical disease to caring for overall well-being, by accelerating the adoption of phyto-therapeutics. We use science as a driver to establish phyto-therapeutics as a standard of care for treating disease & managing the experience of it. To achieve this, we are investing in clinical research, advancing manufacturing, defining scientific standards, delivering high-quality offerings, and raising awareness of medical needs across the industry.

At ZYUS, we are dedicated to expanding the potential of medicine to alleviate human suffering and restore health & well-being – in pursuit of transformational impact on patients. 

ZYUS. Advancing the science of well-being.

Join us on our mission.

Main Duties:

• Develop and maintain driver based financial planning models to support both short term tactical and long term strategic planning needs and objectives.
• Manage the ZYUS financial planning calendar and deliverables over the annual planning cycle including the 3yr and 5yr Plan, annual budget, quarterly forecast and monthly outlooks.
• Accountable for developing formal earnings and operational guidance, including scenario analysis and sensitivities.
• Develop and implement the Company's capital management policy and manage the capital planning and budgeting process.  
• Responsible for preparing management reports and presentations to management and the board of directors related to recurring.
• Work directly with ZYUS operations teams, including the Production and Marketing team, and the Research and Development team, to develop accurate and timely financial business plans, forecasts and outlooks. 
• Develop and prepare regular management reporting on results of operations against forecast and Corporate KPI's, tracking organizational progress against targets and performance metrics. 
• Support ZYUS External Reporting, Investor Relations, Business Development, and other functional teams as required, to provide financial insights and respond to queries and requests.
• Drive strategic decision support through providing analysis of ZYUS' business and the broader industry.
• Participate in and support cross-functional projects and organizational initiatives as required.

Qualifications:

• CPA/CFA (or equivalent designation) with at least 10 years post-designation professional experience.
• Experience in either financial or operational planning, with proven ability and strong understanding of policy and governance associated with an best in class planning function.
• Ability to work across the organization managing various stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills with a continuous improvement orientation. 
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Exceptional excel skills with previous experience building and maintaining complex driver based models.

We offer a competitive compensation package that is determined by skill level, education and experience. We thank all the applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.