The Opportunity:

The Finance Manager, Procurement provides financial leadership and strategic partnership across Procurement, Commercial, and Revenue Management teams to drive profitability and cost efficiency at Maple Leaf Foods. This role oversees the financial performance of purchasing and sourcing activities, with a primary focus on packaging, ingredients, co-manufactured products, and raw meats.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the Finance Manager translates market trends and sourcing strategies into actionable financial insights that connect day-to-day procurement decisions to P&L outcomes. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that supports informed decision-making, strong financial governance, and long-term value creation.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by Februrary 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Incremental Headcount
Compensation:   $94,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for procurement activities, delivering clear insights into spending, savings, and cost drivers.
• Partner closely with Procurement leaders to support supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and contract management through robust financial analysis.
• Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement.
• Produce and interpret procurement performance reporting, including KPIs such as purchase price variances (PPVs), cost reductions, claims, and rebates.
• Provide detailed analysis of procurement cost impacts at a GPA$ level, supporting pricing actions, margin management, and profitability decisions.
• Collaborate with Revenue Management and Commercial teams to translate cost movements into strategic pricing and revenue insights.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives through financial evaluations, including make-versus-buy decisions, supplier investments, and category planning.
• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies, support audits and risk assessments.
• Contribute financial insight to long-term initiatives, including capital projects and enterprise cost optimization programs.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (required)
• 3–5 years of progressive finance experience in a supply chain or procurement environment
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into business insights
• Technology-savvy mindset with strong aptitude for working in ERP systems and data analysis tools (SAP preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively across functions
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, curious self-starter with confidence to challenge assumptions, ask questions, and drive continuous improvement
• Prior experience in food manufacturing is considered an asset

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 approximately 10,000 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.

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.  In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan. 

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.