Job Description

The Opportunity:

This position provides financial leadership, support, and analysis to the plant management team. The role requires that the incumbent work closely with plant management to identify opportunities to improve results within the plant.  This position is responsible to execute standard control processes on assets and ensure accuracy of all plant financial reporting.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Ensure all company financial policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Provide timely and accurate daily and weekly cost reporting to the plant leadership team.
• Provide timely and accurate weekly and monthly forecasts for plant results.
• Lead period-end close activities at the plant.
• Identify, recommend, and support cost improvement opportunities.
• Play an integral role in the development of new product costing (from development to launch) and ensure current standard costs accurately reflect the manufacturing process.
• Analyze overhead spending and provide management with information to support future spending decisions.
• Support the capital expenditure process by ensuring that capital expenditure requests contain pertinent financial analysis and qualitative support, and by tracking related cost savings.
• Lead the plant budget process and partner with plant leadership to ensure the budget is complete, accurate and on time.
• Ensure that accounting procedures adhere to IFRS and approved corporate policies.
• Ensure that inventory and purchasing procedures are in control and perform quarterly self-testing.
• Provide guidance and coaching to non-finance managers regarding issues of financial control and compliance.

What You ll Bring:

• Post Secondary Education in a finance/business related program required
• 2+ years of progressive manufacturing costing experience in an ERP environment (SAP preferred)
• Actively working towards a professional accounting designation program (CPA,CGA, CA, CMA)
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to coach and mentor others
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work and drive improvements within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non- financial functions.
• Advanced knowledge of MS office

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.