The Opportunity:

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the Poultry Complex team with financial reporting, analysis, ad hoc requests, building and analyzing P&L while also owning overall reporting, consolidation, and automation across all channels.

With a focus on data ownership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, this role partners closely with Poultry business leaders to deliver clear insights and explanations of results. The Senior Finance Analyst also plays a key role in the budget process and contributes across all phases of the financial cycle.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Reporting, Consolidation & Automation

• Own the consolidated financial reporting across all channels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery for senior leadership and corporate reporting needs
• Streamline and standardize reporting packages, dashboards, and key metrics to support decision-making at the channel and complex level
• Drive automation initiatives in reporting and forecasting processes to reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and enhance data accuracy
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to design and implement reporting tools that enable deeper insights and visibility into business performance
• Continuously improve reporting processes and tools to align with evolving business needs and support more strategic analysis

Business Partnering & Financial Support

• Act as the business financial expert to drive financial insights through effective communication and partnership
• Work with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management and Accounting
• Lead and analyze the brand and customer P&L to monitor performance and guide with business decisions
• Provide support in Gross Profit reporting and forecasting (month, quarter, annual, budget)
• Provide financial insights related to volume/mix and rate variances to drive Customer Sku Profitability and margin
• Understand and proactively communicate financial drivers to maximize gross margin
• Build and analyze P&Ls for new product launches and evaluate the financial impact of key business initiatives or features
• Ad hoc analysis and special projects as required

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in a finance or business related program
• Completion (or near completion) of professional accounting designation program is an asset
• 5 years of value add analytical experience (previous experience supporting sales and marketing a must)
• Experience with SAP, Power BI and Power Queries an asset
• Ability to effectively analyze and present data to make recommendations
• Initiative to make impactful decisions with little to no supervision
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Analytical proficiency, business judgment, modelling and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities/stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

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.