The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Sr. Finance Analyst provides financial leadership, support and analysis to the finance and plant management teams. The role requires that the incumbent work closely with plant management to identify opportunities to improve results and controls within the plant.  This position is responsible to execute standard control processes on assets and ensure accuracy of all plant financial reporting.

The new London facility will be one of the most technologically advanced poultry-processing facilities in the world with leading-edge health and safety, food safety, environmental, and animal welfare processes and technologies. Building a world class facility that will withstand the test of time requires the support of individuals committed to delivering winning results through the establishment of a high-performance, people centric culture. The new 640,000 square foot facility will call London, ON home and will employ over 1,600 employees as we ramp up operations over the next few years.

We are looking for equally enthusiastic people who want to join our team as we start to climb our own version of Everest. As with every great feat, the realities of this opportunity may come with some challenges and we are looking for people who have the commitment to working through these together. We believe that participation in this start-up requires great passion for our objectives, the flexibility to adapt to the needs of the environment, and a resilient spirit rooted in the desire to achieve winning results as a team. Together we believe we will do great things for our people, our consumers, and our communities.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 02. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by participating in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment focused on the needs of our people.
• Ensure all company financial policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Provide timely and accurate daily and weekly cost reporting to the plant management team.
• Investigate daily variances, analyze production trends, and provide explanations to management.
• Provide accurate weekly / monthly forecasts for overall plant results in a timely manner.
• Lead period-end financial activities.  Ensure adherence to tight month-end schedule, prepare closing journal entries and complete account reconciliations.
• Interpret financial results.
• Identify, recommend, and support cost improvement opportunities.
• Support tracking of cost savings for capital projects.
• Perform periodic analysis of overhead spending and provide management with the information required to make future spending decisions.
• Work with the plant team to ensure that financial documents provide pertinent analysis and sufficient justification to support capital expenditures.
• Support the overall budget process for the plant.  Work with functional managers to ensure budget submission is complete, accurate and on time.
• On site responsibility to ensure accounting procedures adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approved corporate policies.
• On site C3 custodian to ensure critical inventory and purchasing procedures are in control, and responsible for Quarterly Self-Test submissions.
• Provide guidance and coaching to non-finance managers regarding issues of financial control and compliance.
• Support Production Management and Material Control with regular inventory cycle count review and perform re-counts and random verification checking when required / applicable.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Business required
• 2+ years of progressive manufacturing costing experience in an ERP environment (SAP preferred)
• Accounting Designation is required or actively working towards CPA.
• Must have excellent systems skills and be proficient Excel 
• Demonstrated personal leadership
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial functions.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.