Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies.  The new Pork Company, Canada Packers, will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies. 

Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced, premium quality and value-added products.  Canada Packers is building its  team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

Our job is to make great food.

Canada Packers will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging.  We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Operations, the Sr. Finance Analyst provides financial leadership, support and analysis to the finance and plant management teams. The role requires that the incumbent work closely with plant management to identify opportunities to improve results and controls within the plant.  This position is responsible to execute standard control processes on assets and ensure accuracy of all plant financial reporting.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 14. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by participating in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment focused on the needs of our people.
• Ensure all company financial policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Provide accurate cost reporting and analysis to the plant management team.
• Investigate variances, analyze production data, and provide explanations to management.
• Lead period-end financial activities.  Ensure adherence to tight month-end schedule, prepare closing journal entries and complete account reconciliations.
• Interpret financial results.
• Identify, recommend, and support cost improvement opportunities.
• Calculate and update product costs, including Standard Costing updates.
• Support tracking of cost savings for capital projects.
• 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.
• Support 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 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approved corporate policies.
• On site C3 custodian to ensure critical inventory and purchasing procedures are in control, and responsible for Quarterly Self-Test submissions.
• Provide guidance and coaching to non-finance managers regarding issues of financial control and compliance.
• Support Production Management and Material Control with regular inventory cycle count review and perform re-counts and random verification checking when required / applicable.

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Business required
• Accounting Designation is preferred or actively working towards CPA.
• Must have excellent systems skills, analytical skills and be proficient Excel 
• Demonstrated personal leadership
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial functions.

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.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• 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.

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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