Finance Leadership Track Graduate Program

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Mississauga is seeking final-year undergraduate students for its Finance Leadership Track Graduate Program. This three-year program offers rotations in Accounting and Business Finance, focusing on leadership development. Candidates should have a B+ GPA, a strong desire to lead, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The program provides unique opportunities for mentorship and impact, aligned with sustainability goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mental health support

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to pursuing CPA designation for Accounting/Controllership track.
• Demonstrated leadership in work experiences or community activities.
• Strong initiative and energy reflected in extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotational program gaining experience in finance roles.
• Work across various finance functions to develop leadership skills.
• Contribute to company sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Curiosity to learn

Education

Undergraduate degree with B+ GPA

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for innovation, a desire to accelerate your transition from student to finance professional while building a foundation for leadership and most of all, a craving for food? Maple Leaf Foods’ Finance Leadership Track Program is the perfect fit. Maple Leaf Foods can fuel your dynamic entrepreneurial mentality.

What will you be working on?

The Finance Leadership Track Graduate Program is Maple Leaf Foods’ early leadership rotational development program for talented, driven, and ambitious graduates interested in a career in Finance. Participants in this three-year rotational program will develop leadership and expertise in the areas of Accounting, Controllership, Business Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis in preparation to be a future Maple Leaf Foods Finance leader. Past participants have grown to become members of our C-suite, VPs and more. If you can dream up the title, Maple Leaf can help you achieve it!

The program starts in September of 2026 and consists of an Accounting / Controllership track and a Business Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) track. Each track includes three diverse and meaningful one-year rotations with increasing levels of responsibility through different subfunctions within Finance.

Accounting / Controllership Track

One year in a Financial Reporting role gaining hands on experience in financial reporting processes and systems, financial report preparations, accounting policies and transactions, financial statement analysis, and management reporting needs. Two one-year rotations across Treasury, Internal Audit, Tax or Business Finance to help strengthen and broaden your financial experience.

Business Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Track

Two one-year rotations in a Business Finance role (Commercial Finance, Operations Finance or Supply Chain Finance) gaining hands-on experience as a business partner to our sales, marketing, operations, or logistics teams. One year in a Financial Planning & Analysis role gaining experience in assisting in the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets, as well as monitoring financial performance against the budgets and forecasts.

Rotations are across Maple Leaf Foods’ Head Office and Plant locations within Ontario.

What will you get out of this experience?

• An opportunity to experience roles and/or projects which span a wide breadth, directly tied to achieving Maple Leaf Foods’ vision and purpose of being the most sustainable protein company on earth and Raising the Good in Food
• Learn the foundations of Finance through accelerated exposure to several core areas
• Support in working towards your CPA Practical Experience Requirements
• The ability to make a direct impact on and contribute to the growth of our business
• Executive Sponsor and Program Manager support
• Senior and Peer level mentorship for both business and functional expertise and advice
• A development action plan to ensure you achieve your maximum potential
• Customized learning and networking opportunities through organized events

What's in it for you?

• Work for the world’s first major carbon neutral food company. Learn about our fight against climate change with a strong commitment to sustainability in our Maple Leaf Foods 2021 Sustainability Report.
• "You Are Not Alone!" – our mental health initiative won the 2022 TalentEgg's "Best Contribution to Mental Health in the Workplace" award. You and your eligible dependents have access to a generous mental health benefit counselling coverage, 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program, 10 hours of 1:1 live virtual counselling through our partners at Inkblot, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with MindBeacon. When choosing a therapist online, you can select from 30+ areas of therapist expertise including racial-trauma informed care, indigenous healing practices, gender-affirming care, parenting, end-of-life care and leadership counselling. You can filter by identity and beliefs to match what matters to you.
• Get involved- Join one of our Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and help foster a culture of belonging - and have fun doing it! Our current groups are the Women’s Impact Network, Pride & Allies, Multi-Can, Access Ability and Indigenous Friends.
• Volunteer- We have a company-wide volunteer leader network that empowers our people to plan and facilitate opportunities with 2 days annually to volunteer within our community. This fosters diverse and inclusive workplaces, opportunities for personal growth, and helps Maple Leaf’s people bring meaning to work.
• Get recognized and rewarded with competitive salary, benefits, pension plan, and appreciation programs.

Who are we looking for?

• Undergraduate students in their final year at University with a minimum of an overall B+ GPA
• Commitment to pursuing their CPA designation for those candidates interested in the Accounting/Controllership track
• Strong affiliation with Maple Leaf’s Leadership Values
• An intense curiosity to learn key areas of our finance and our business
• Demonstrated desire to lead through work experiences, volunteer roles, community activities or sports
• High degree of energy and initiative demonstrated through involvement in school, clubs, community services, and sports
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player, with the ability to build and maintain working relationships
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

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.