The Opportunity:

The Senior Finance Analyst (SFA) provides support to the Winnipeg finance and operations teams.  The SFA is responsible for operations performance measurement and plays a key role in supporting manufacturing initiatives.  As a member of the Finance team, the SFA will perform detailed analysis of various financial and manufacturing activities, take part in overhead management, prepare weekly and period end reports.  The SFA will interact frequently with people in various levels of plant and the organization

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:

• Investigate variances, analyze production trends, and provide insightful explanations to management
• Provide detailed yield/manufacturing analytics to management for decision making purposes
• Provide information to support new cost estimate process
• Provide support to Six Sigma projects as needed including calculation of project savings
• Support the annual budget, month end and weekly forecasting processes
• Assist overhead budget managers in managing their budgets
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Participate in weekly and period end reporting duties as required
• Participate in year-end inventory counts
• Provide support and participate in control adherence of various policies and processes
• Prepare and post journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare various reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Respond to ad hoc report requests from finance and operations
• The incumbent will work closely with plant senior leadership and various department stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5 years of Manufacturing Accounting Experience
• Business Degree or Diploma
• Intermediate to advanced PC proficiency (Intermediate-Advanced MS Excel is a must)
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Self motivated with ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge and ability to live Maple Leaf Leadership Edge values.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills

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.

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