Finance Analyst - Contract

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Finance Analyst in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The role involves analyzing production results, identifying trends, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Applicants should have post-secondary education in finance or related fields and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP. Join a dedicated team committed to sustainability and community involvement. Competitive wages and a people-focused work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

People-focused culture

Commitment to sustainability

Inclusivity initiatives

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in finance/business related program required.
• Manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report production results.
• Investigate variances and recommend actions.
• Support month end close activities.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

The Opportunity:

The growth of our plant and internal promotions within our department have created an opening on our team.

The Finance Analyst is a full-time position responsible for analyzing and reporting production results with a deeper dive into identifying trends and investigating variances. You will interact frequently with people in various levels of the organization. This position is also responsible for executing standard control processes and ensuring accuracy of plant financial reporting related to their area.

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

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Ensure results are correctly reported and provide daily and weekly production reports for your area
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, analyze production trends, and recommend actions to minimize/improve
• Perform Inventory Analytics articulating write off risks, slow moving items, assess reserve requirements, and coordinate/facilitate inventory counts
• Participate and support month end close activities, and weekly results forecasting
• Collaborate with Sr. Finance Analyst and Finance Manager on special projects as assigned
• Provide coverage for finance team members as required
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Ensure compliance with Maple Leaf reporting and financial analysis processes and execute testing as required

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in a finance/business related program is required
• Manufacturing experience is an asset
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• Experience in Microsoft Office is essential (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Self-motivated with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving, analytical, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non- financial functions
• An ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.