The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Site Finance Lead, this position plays a critical role in the plant’s financial success and provides support to the plant finance and management teams. The role requires the incumbent to work closely with various functional groups and levels to identify opportunities to improve results within the plant.  This position is responsible for ensuring accuracy of plant financial reporting,

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

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Coach and lead a team responsible for:
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of plant results
  • Period end close
  • Maintaining effective control environment at the facility (inventory, policies etc)
• Be an active business partner to the plant operations team including:
  • Interpreting financial results, and providing analysis to plant management and operations leadership
  • Identifying, recommending, and supporting cost improvement opportunities in line with the plant’s culture of continuous improvement
  • Providing guidance and coaching to non-finance managers regarding issues of financial control and compliance
• Manage the budgeting process for plant overheads
• Manage weekly and monthly forecasting and tracking for plant results and variance submission
• Review continuous improvement projects, assess savings, report approved savings
• On site responsibility 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:

• Post-Secondary Education in a finance/business related program required
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience in an ERP environment required (SAP preferred)
• Completion of professional accounting designation program (CPA) preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing Costing is an asset
• Advanced knowledge of MS office required
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to coach and mentor others
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work and drive improvements within a team environment
• 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.
• 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.