The Opportunity:

The Vice President, Business Finance – Commercial & Operations is a senior finance leader responsible for facilitating the delivery of strong financial performance for the company by serving as a business partner to the Chief Operating Officer, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leaders in Prepared Foods and Poultry. Reporting to the CFO, this position plays a critical role in executing enterprise strategy by ensuring commercial growth initiatives are aligned with operational capabilities, cost structures, and capital priorities.

This position owns financial planning and management reporting for the commercial equation,  manufacturing and supply chain as well as SG&A.  By being central to all commercial and operational activities, this role is key to  the Company’s ability to drive top line growth and  margin expansion while providing key insights, analysis, and driving disciplined investment decisions.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 

Key Accountabilities: 

Commercial & Marketing Finance Partnership

• •Act as a trusted financial advisor to Sales and Marketing leadership, ensuring pricing, promotions, and customer strategies drive profitable growth.
• •Provide insight into product mix, volume assumptions, demand planning, and margin implications to balance growth with operational efficiency.
• •Support new product introductions with detailed cost modeling, margin analysis, and investment evaluation.
• •Translate operational constraints, cost drivers, and capacity considerations into actionable guidance for commercial decision-making
   

Manufacturing & Operations Finance Leadership

• •Provide financial stewardship for all manufacturing facilities and supply chain activities, including setting standards and reporting on DPC, labour, overhead purchasing and distribution variances.
• •Partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, yield enhancement, and working capital performance.
• •Oversee capital planning, ROI analysis, and post-investment performance for automation, equipment upgrades, and facility expansions.
• •Support capacity planning, footprint optimization, make-versus-buy analysis, and manufacturing investment decisions.
• •Support operational excellence initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement) with robust financial analytics and performance tracking.
   

Leadership & Talent Development

• •Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization valued for its contributions to business performance and financial controls.
• •Develop finance leaders with strong operational acumen and business partnership capabilities.
• •Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Critical Interactions:

• •CEO, CFO, COO and Executive Leadership Team
• •Commercial (Marketing, Sales and RDT), Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leaders
• •Internal Cross Functional Finance leaders and stakeholders

Success Measures:

• •Delivery of timely, accurate and actionable financial insights that drive business performance
• •Annual Budget process, 5-Year Financial plans
• •Achievement of cost optimization and margin improvement targets
• •Development and retention of top finance talent
• •Successful implementation of finance transformation initiatives

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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