The Opportunity:

As the Finance Lead for our newest state of the art Poultry processing plant in London you will have the opportunity to work closely with the entire management team on site across multiple functions.   You will be responsible for all financial reporting for London Poultry as well as supporting opportunities to continuously improve results within the plant and broader connections with the Poultry Finance and Leadership team. As the successful candidate you have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, a strong bias for action, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.  You also have the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and requirements and excel at coaching and driving the day to day direction of a team of 4 finance staff. You will work extensively with peers across Poultry and other Operating Units, gaining broad knowledge of the MLF business and developing your network within Maple Leaf Foods.  This variety of experiences and exposure will uniquely position you to pursue a meaningful long-term career path within the Finance team or elsewhere with the MLF organization 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 17.  Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide timely and accurate daily weekly cost reporting to the plant management team.
• Provide accurate weekly / monthly forecasts for overall plant results
• Lead all period-end financial activities for the plant
• Interpret financial results and act as a consultant to help identify, recommend and support potential courses of action
• Integral part of new product costing (from development to launch) and ensure current product costing accurately reflects the manufacturing process by product
• 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 and business case write ups provide pertinent analysis and sufficient justification to support capital expenditures
• Manage 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 IFRS and approved corporate policies
• Provide guidance and coaching to non-finance managers regarding issues of financial control and compliance
• Responsible for managing the performance of direct reports including coaching and feedback
• As a key member of the site leadership team, support the site governance processes and metrics (Vitals, E-meeting).  Participate in the further development of these processes as required.
• Establish and maintain savings validations of all site initiatives including work completed by Continuous Improvement and RDT.
• Responsible to ensure that Cost of Poor Quality is accurately and completely recorded for the site
• Be a key part of the day-to-day management and control of inventory working actively with other functions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post Secondary Education in a finance/business related program required
• At least 7+ years of progressive manufacturing costing experience in an ERP environment (SAP Ideal)
• Has a professional accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA)
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Ability to work and provide coaching within a team environment
• Ability to coach and mentor others
• Excellent planning and organizational skills plus the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non- financial functions.
• Strong attention to detail and strong problem solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS office

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’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.