The Opportunity:

Maple Leaf Poultry is entering an exciting new chapter, building on a world-class London manufacturing facility and a strengthened Blue Sky integrated business model across Fresh and Further Processed operations. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile, established Poultry business.  

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to join our team, committed to growing the business, and motivated to work through challenges together. Ideal candidates bring a strong passion for our objectives, the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic environment, and a resilient mindset driven by the desire to achieve winning results as a team. Together, we believe we can do great things for our people, our consumers, and our communities.

If you think that this opportunity might be for you, we encourage you to read more details about this exciting role below. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 09. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

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

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Reporting to the Director Finance, Poultry Operations, the Finance Manager, Central Costing provides costing leadership, support and analysis to plant finance and the Poultry business leadership team.  We are looking for a versatile and self-motivated finance professional with strong technical skills and aptitude for modelling and analyzing data. This position plays a key role in the budget/forecast process and is responsible for the execution of monthly standard cost updates for the business.  
As the Finance Manager, Central Costing, you will:

• Consolidate, validate, and analyze weekly actuals and forecasts
• Be responsible for validating and setting up standard cost of products/materials in SAP and manage the costing role for the ECR process
• Review and complete all standard cost revisions for approvals and entry into the SAP system
• Manage monthly costing changes in SAP - including live prices, co-manufacturing prices, and standard update changes
• Lead the costing budget process for Poultry, inclusive of setting plant targets, SAP cost updates, COGS validation and overall financial impact
• Be responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly full year forecasts and month end reporting
• Work with all plants to ensure accuracy of all standard cost components (i.e., raw material yield, direct labour, packaging & ingredients)
• Ensure compliance with C3 in relation to Journal entries and GL account reconciliations, and with external audit requirements including costing process walk-throughs and testing
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and modelling to support projects and business decisions
• Be responsible for the maintenance/update of standard operating procedures for Poultry costing processes, and related Costing narrative supporting year end audit activities
• Be an active business partner to the commercial and plant operations team including:
  • Provide leadership to plant finance team in understanding costing requirements
  • Interpreting cost changes and providing analysis on the cost changes
  • Identifying, recommending and supporting cost improvement opportunities
• Providing financial analysis for business cases to support commercial initiatives and capital projects
• Responsible to ensure accounting procedures adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and approved corporate policies
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support projects and business decisions as required

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5 years Manager Finance background in a manufacturing environment.
• Completed Bachelor’s degree – ideally with specialization in business finance or accounting. 
• Technology savvy individual with excellent aptitude for working in information systems modeling and analyzing data
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with business partners and team
• Superb sense of urgency, attention to detail, organizational & problem-solving skills
• A proactive self-starter with the confidence and curiosity to take initiative, ask questions and improve processes
• Prior experience in food manufacturing and SAP are preferred

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.