The Opportunity:

The Senior Finance Analyst (SFA) is a key member of the Specialty Meats Finance team.  With a strong professional and technical background, the SFA provides analytical and financial expertise through monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, strong business partner for the plant management team to work on process improvements, compliance to financial policies and procedures, ensure internal controls are in place and monitored, and provide expertise and support. This role interacts frequently with employees/management at various levels of the organization and across multiple manufacturing sites.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• On a daily and weekly basis, provide the plant management team with timely and accurate cost reports.
• Compile, report and provide explanations for variances/vitals weekly. Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize. Understand cost driving activities and provide analytics to assist management. Put controls in place to minimize variances and meet with stakeholders to review monthly results
• Play an important role in the costing of new products (from development to launch) and ensure that current product costs reflect the manufacturing process by product. Identify cost improvement opportunities and recommend and support potential solutions.
• Fiscal month-end of financial activities and interpretation of financial results. Ensure that accounting policies adhere to IFRS and approved corporate policies.
• Enforce C3 standard to ensure essential inventory and purchasing procedures are followed and submit quarterly self-assessments. Guide and coach non-financial sector managers on financial control and compliance issues. Gather and classify documentation and control documents related to activities (proof of delivery, purchase orders, invoices, receiving documents, rental contracts, inventory count documents).
• Provide accurate forecasts of overall plant results on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Manage the entire budget process for the plant. Work with functional superiors to ensure the budget proposal is complete, accurate and submitted on time.
• Support reliability management with KPI tracking and KPI reporting metrics.
• Support tracking of savings for capital projects. Work with the plant team to ensure that financial documents and implementation plans contain relevant analyzes and justifications required to support investments.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage for Finance Team Members as required.
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures as required.
• Manage financial data across multiple platforms specifically including SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Suite
• Critical weekly and monthly deadlines are met and provide accurate and timely reporting
• Support Plant Continuous Improvement projects and achievement plant targets

What You’ll Bring:

• University Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration
• 2 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Professional accounting designation CPA or MBA, or working towards are strongly preferred
• High sense of urgency, well organized, ability to manage multiple tasks and able to prioritize effectively
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite and ability to effectively use transactional databases
• SAP & Business Analytics or similar ERP experience desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self motivated with ability to work autonomously
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work in a team and cross-functionally and take initiative on making improvements.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

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.