Finance Analyst

The Opportunity:

The Finance Analyst position assists in coordinating the financial reporting and analysis activities in the London Poultry operation. This position works closely with operations to accurately reflect the results, ensure internal controls are in place and monitored, and provide finance expertise and support.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 11. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Base Salary: $58,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Report and provide explanations for financial results and forecasts for the plant operations.
• Provide overhead management support to assigned Budget Manager and Finance Manager.
• Data Analysis. Understand cost driving activities and provide the necessary analytics as required.
• Play a key role in the period end close process, coordinating with various departments to gather the necessary information, whilst ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts relating to manufacturing and ensure controls are in place, and items are accounted for.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
• Support the Quarterly C3 Testing and Remediation for Inventory Controls – pulling samples and testing controls.
• Support budget and forecast with emphasis on cost control and zero-based budgeting. Prepare workbooks and compile year to date actuals.
• Analyze and report on weekly purchase price variances impacting packaging and ingredients
• Support weekly reporting cycles by preparing the required inputs on a timely manner. The inputs include the necessary financial models, as well as underling data for various Power BI and MS Excel based dashboards.
• Reconcile Carlisle production with SAP, collaborate with operations and IS to resolve any issues
• Be active and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring:

• 1-2 years Finance background.
• Completed bachelor's degree – ideally with specialization in business finance or accounting.
• Technology savvy individual with excellent aptitude for working in information systems modeling and analyzing data
• Solid MS Excel Knowledge: Including but not limited to use of Power Query and essential advanced functions
• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with business partners and team
• Superb sense of urgency, attention to detail, organizational & problem-solving skills
• A proactive self-starter with confidence and curiosity to take initiative, ask questions and improve processes
• Prior experience in food manufacturing and SAP is preferred

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.

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. Join us on the journey. 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 national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just 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. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do 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 the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our 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 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

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

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.

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