The Opportunity:

The Finance Leadership Track Graduate Program is Maple Leaf Foods’ early leadership rotational development program for talented, driven, and ambitious graduates interested in a career in Finance. Participants in this three-year rotational program will develop leadership and expertise in the areas of Accounting, Controllership, Business Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis in preparation to be a future Maple Leaf Foods Finance leader. Past participants of the Leadership Track program have grown to become members of our C-suite, VP's and more. If you can dream up the title, Maple Leaf can help you achieve it!

The program starts in September of 2025 and consists of an Accounting / Controllership track and a Business Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) track.  Each track includes three diverse and meaningful one-year rotations with increasing levels of responsibility through different subfunctions within Finance.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

Accounting / Controllership Track

• One year in a Financial Reporting role gaining hands on experience in financial reporting processes and systems, financial report preparations, accounting policies and transactions, financial statement analysis, and management reporting needs.
• Two one-year rotations across Treasury, Internal Audit, Tax or Business Finance to help strengthen and broaden your financial experience.

Business Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Track

• Two one-year rotations in a Business Finance role (Commercial Finance, Operations Finance or Supply Chain Finance) gaining hands-on experience as a business partner to our sales, marketing, operations, or logistics teams.
• One year in a Financial Planning & Analysis role gaining experience in assisting in the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets, as well as monitoring financial performance against the budgets and forecasts.

Rotations are across Maple Leaf Foods’ Head Office and Plant locations within Ontario.

Who you are:

• Undergraduate students in their final year at University with a minimum of an overall B+ GPA
• Commitment to pursuing their CPA designation for those candidates interested in the Accounting/Controllership track
• Strong affiliation with Maple Leaf’s Leadership Values
• An intense curiosity to learn key areas of our finance and our business
• Demonstrated desire to lead through work experiences, volunteer roles, community activities or sports
• High degree of energy and initiative demonstrated through involvement in school, clubs, community services, and sports
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player, with the ability to build and maintain working relationships
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• An opportunity to experience roles and/or projects which span a wide breadth, directly tied to achieving Maple Leaf Foods’ vision and purpose of being the most sustainable protein company on earth and Raising the Good in Food
• Learn the foundations of Finance through accelerated exposure to several core areas
• Support in working towards your CPA Practical Experience Requirements
• The ability to make a direct impact on and contribute to the growth of our business
• Executive Sponsor and Program Manager support
• Senior and Peer level mentorship for both business and functional expertise and advice
• A development action plan to ensure you achieve your maximum potential
• Customized learning and networking opportunities through organized events

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.

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