Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the Poultry Complex team with financial reporting and analysis as well as ad hoc requests. This position works very closely with the Poultry business leaders to provide detailed insight/explanation of results. In addition, this position plays a key role in the budget process and is involved in various aspects throughout the entire financial cycle.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 08. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Act as the business financial expert to drive financial insights through effective communication and partnership
• Work with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management and Accounting
• Lead and analyze the brand and customer P&L to monitor performance and guide with business decisions
• Provide support in Gross Profit reporting and forecasting (month, quarter, annual, budget)
• Provide financial insights related to volume/mix and rate variances to drive Customer Sku Profitability and margin
• Understand and proactively communicate financial drivers to maximize gross margin
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, modeling, and processes to support a deeper level of analysis to achieve targeted financial results
• Ad hoc analysis and special projects as required

What You ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in a finance or business related program
• Completion (or near completion) of professional accounting designation program is an asset
• 5 years of value add analytical experience (previous experience supporting sales and marketing a must)
• Experience with SAP is an asset
• Ability to effectively analyze and present data to make recommendations
• Initiative to make impactful decisions with little to no supervision
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Analytical proficiency, business judgment, modelling and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities/stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

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.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• 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.