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Charlene Bradley

CFO

Charlene is a strategic financial leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth and operational excellence across agriculture, agri-business, and healthcare. She supports organizations through acquisitions, restructurings, and financial transformations by offering clarity, structure, and long-term vision. Charlene collaborates with executive teams to align financial strategy with business goals, build resilient cultures, and mentor future leaders. Her proven track record includes successful integrations, asset optimization, regulatory readiness, and delivering measurable results. With strong expertise in financial systems, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, Charlene provides the insight and stability organizations need to navigate change and scale with confidence.

Charlene-Bradley

Track record highlights

  • Successfully transitioned a $60M+ grain operation into a corporate structure post-acquisition, aligning financial controls, reporting systems, and team culture while preserving profitability
  • Consistently delivered on margin and profitability targets, even during multi-year drought conditions, through disciplined cost control, effective cash flow management, and strong team alignment on budget priorities
  • Provided interim CFO services to independent grain terminals and rail operations, enhancing reporting accuracy, negotiating sales, and preparing companies for regulatory changes and market deregulation
  • Served as Board Chair and Finance Chair for both national and provincial industry boards, shaping trade policy, guiding research investments, and strengthening governance standards across Canada’s canola sector
  • Built and mentored high-performing cross-functional teams, achieving 100% leadership satisfaction ratings and fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement
  • Integrated new inventory and financial control systems, led ISO and HACCP compliance programs, and managed multi-site logistics with over 95% accuracy in rail shipping, resulting in improved operational excellence
  • Led financial due diligence and integration for key acquisitions including coastal grain terminal, regional elevator networks, and retail crop inputs locations expanding client footprint and market access

Sector Experience

  • Agriculture & Farming: Grain Handling Facilities, Corporate Farms
  • Retail & Consumer Products: Retail Ag Crop protection, Retail Fertilizer
  • Healthcare: Provincial Health District
  • Non Profit: Commodity Commissions
  • Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics: Shortline Railway

Charlene's specialist skills

Leadership

Build high-performing teams and strong organizational cultures through inclusive, collaborative leadership that drives employee engagement, accountability, diversity, and continuous improvement

Budgeting & Forecasting

Deliver accurate financial forecasts and consistently meet budgets in volatile and rapidly changing market conditions through strategic analysis and risk management

Strategic Thinker

Lead strategic decision-making that drives sustainable business growth and enhances organizational market positioning through data-driven insights and stakeholder alignment

Business Planning

Direct integrated business plans aligning agricultural operations, financial management, and human resources to optimize productivity and supply chain efficiency

Policies & Procedures

Implement policies and procedures that enhance regulatory compliance, improve operational consistency, and strengthen enterprise risk management

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