Manager, Project Finance

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (“NGen”) is the industry-led not-for-profit organization that leads the Canadian government’s ambitious investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, matching federal funds and private investments to industry-led projects.

We promote technology adoption, skills improvements and greater collaboration between technology and manufacturing to help Canadian companies of all sizes navigate the global shift to advanced manufacturing. We use data to link companies, researchers, and investors so they can work together to invent new products or processes. NGen is a proud member of a national network of five Canadian, industry-led innovation superclusters.

By 2023, the federal government has committed to investing up to $950 million in its five superclusters to drive major economic, social, and industrial benefits for the country. The Government allocated an additional $750 million to the Supercluster program in its 2022 budget.

NGen celebrates Canada’s diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment for all employees. We value working with talented individuals from all backgrounds because we believe that diversity promotes innovation and collaboration. NGen’s employees are selected on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. Our strength as a team is based on mutual respect for each and every employee. Everyone is welcome in building a stronger advanced manufacturing sector in Canada.

Project Development & Screening 

• Conduct financial due diligence on project applicants; 
• Conduct the review of project applications, financial workbooks, and project financial forecasts. 

Project Monitoring & Risk Reporting 

• Support discussions with the Project Monitoring team to ensure that project and financial risks/issues are identified, and corrective actions/mitigation plans are in place; 

• Work with the projects and partners in monitoring project forecasts and adherence to milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives; 

• Work with the Program Director on corrective actions and Project Change Requests to ensure they are closed promptly; 
• Support the review of project portfolio forecasts, projections and metrics, as required.  

Claims Facilitation 

• As a liaison between Finance and Project Monitoring, address claims related questions. 

• Escalate claims-related concerns to companies relating to non-compliance, non-responsiveness and unspent/unaccounted for advances. 

• Support the claims dispute resolution process to ensure prompt payment of project claims.  

• 5-10 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• CPA accreditation. 
• Strong financial management skills: financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, financial reporting, strategic planning, and cash flow management. 
• Project accounting experience.
• Experience in new product development cycles, including an understanding of Technology Readiness Levels/Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL / MRL) concepts. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience forecasting and budgeting at a department or project level. Comfortable consulting with a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies, public sector organizations, large corporations, and external industry groups. 
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; experience presenting to senior stakeholder groups. 
• Ability to effectively and independently manage change and shifting priorities. 
• Solutions focused approach/mindset committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. 
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to develop innovative solutions. 
• Work independently with limited guidance and quickly understand complex situations/issues/tasks. 
• Work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment. 

This is a temporary full-time position with an expected duration of 9 to 12 months.

Please send your cover letter and CV to: recruiting@ngen.ca