Sr. Finance Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading food production company in Toronto seeks a Senior Finance Analyst to provide analytical expertise through financial reporting and support plant management teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, cost accounting experience, and strong communication skills. This role includes managing budgets, financial compliance, and supporting continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
• High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate cost reports to management.
• Manage the fiscal month-end close and ensure adherence to financial policies.
• Support budget processes and track savings for capital projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

University Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Professional accounting designation CPA or MBA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Senior Finance Analyst (SFA) is a key member of the Specialty Meats Finance team. With a strong professional and technical background, the SFA provides analytical and financial expertise through monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, partners with the plant management team on process improvements, ensures compliance with financial policies and procedures, maintains internal controls, and provides expertise and support. This role interacts frequently with employees and management at various levels of the organization and across multiple manufacturing sites.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by September 29. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• On a daily and weekly basis, provide the plant management team with timely and accurate cost reports.
• Compile, report and provide explanations for variances. Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize. Understand cost driving activities and provide analytics to assist management. Put controls in place to minimize variances and review monthly results with stakeholders.
• Play an important role in the costing of new products from development to launch and ensure current product costs reflect the manufacturing process by product. Identify cost improvement opportunities and support potential solutions.
• Manage the fiscal month-end close and interpretation of financial results. Ensure accounting policies adhere to IFRS and approved corporate policies.
• Enforce C3 standard to ensure essential inventory and purchasing procedures are followed and submit quarterly self-assessments. Guide and coach non-financial sector managers on financial control and compliance issues. Gather and classify documentation and control documents related to activities (proof of delivery, purchase orders, invoices, receiving documents, rental contracts, inventory count documents).
• Provide accurate forecasts of overall plant results on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Manage the entire budget process for the plant. Work with functional superiors to ensure the budget proposal is complete, accurate and submitted on time.
• Support reliability management with KPI tracking and KPI reporting metrics.
• Support tracking of savings for capital projects. Work with the plant team to ensure that financial documents and implementation plans contain relevant analyses and justifications required to support investments.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage for Finance Team Members as required.
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures as required.
• Manage financial data across multiple platforms, including SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Suite.
• Meet critical weekly and monthly deadlines with accurate and timely reporting.
• Support Plant Continuous Improvement projects and achieve plant targets.

What You’ll Bring:

• University Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration
• 2 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Professional accounting designation CPA or MBA, or working towards one, strongly preferred
• High sense of urgency, well organized, ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and ability to effectively use transactional databases
• SAP and Business Analytics or similar ERP experience desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work in a team and cross-functionally and take initiative on making improvements
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• English fluency required

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a 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 individual or family needs, including programs focused on mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on the first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on day one.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops and resources to develop skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program supporting continuous learning and development of team members through eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to community impact with 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. 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 brands such as Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not only 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, with locations in the U.S. and Mexico and 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 Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re stronger when we are accepted and valued for who we are and what we bring to the workplace.

We Embrace a Strong, Values-Based Culture

Our eight Leadership Values guide our decisions for stakeholders: our consumers, customers, people, communities, 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 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: Salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and a total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.