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.