The Opportunity:

As a part of Maple Leaf Food’s Finance team, the Senior Finance Analyst partners closely with Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution and Finance teams to provide financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support related to freight, storage, and overall supply chain costs. The role focuses on monitoring financial performance, identifying variances, assessing risks and opportunities, and supporting cost-saving initiatives through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 23. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Compensation:   $71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.  In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan. 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead the month-end close process for Prepared Foods (PF) Freight & Storage (Canada & US), including the preparation of accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting. Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports with detailed budget-to-actual, forecast-to-actual, and forecast-to-forecast variance analysis and commentary.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis by identifying operational and financial drivers, investigating variances, evaluating trends, and providing actionable insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning for transportation and warehousing costs.
• Partner with Supply Chain Operations to analyze cost drivers, including freight and storage rates, utilization, fuel surcharges, network optimization, and inventory movement.
• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes by challenging assumptions, validating operational inputs, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to freight, warehousing, and logistics costs, providing analytical insights to improve operational and financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, monitor, and measure cost-saving initiatives, providing financial analysis and performance tracking to ensure achievement of operational and financial targets.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes by automating reports, improving data quality, and enhancing forecasting accuracy.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports, analyses and other duties as assigned to support strategic decision-making

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in a Finance / Accounting related program is required.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Supply Chain Finance within an ERP environment (SAP preferred).
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data and identify root causes.      
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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 approximately 10,000 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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