Manager, Finance Operations

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
is a proud member of the Mondelēz family.
We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we'd love to have you join our team.
Our Consumer Brands: two-bite brand, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co
It's an exciting time to part of the
Give & Go
team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future

Job Overview
Responsible for supporting the management of daily business operations through costing, inventory management, the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting documents and analyzing operations results and customer/product profitability to control and monitor efficiencies, in the attainment of our budget commitments.

Location:
This position is based out of our Head Office at 15 Marmac Drive (Etobicoke, Ontario) and is hybrid with an in office presence required 2x per week

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of the company's LTP within the Accounting & Finance department by partnering with cross functional stakeholders
• Continuously analyze data across all areas of Plant operations to determine optimal performance model for the business
• Develop effective cost variance tracking to provide accurate and timely analysis of trends, forecasts and actual performance
• Provide accurate and timely Plant cost reports with recommendations to achieve optimal results
• Lead the monthly forecasting and ad hoc reporting for the Plant, as well as leading the month end close process for the Plant
• Provide oversight to the plant transactional systems across the organization
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place, monitored, and adhered to throughout the Plant
• Manage standard costs for products and support the SKU costing process
• Approach controls with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Monitor and analyze raw and packaging materials, WIP, finished goods, productivity, and labour efficiencies
• Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct report 'people leaders') accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
• Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required
• Talent & Succession: Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process
• Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training
• Engagement: Ensure an engaged workforce through development of sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans
• Company Values (RDQAS): Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same

The Recipe For Success

• Completion of university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of cost accounting and financial analysis experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years' experience at the Manager level of an organization
• Completion of CPA, CMA, or CGA designation
• Job specific knowledge of manufacturing industry, which exposure to standard costing and inventory management
• Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Results oriented with strong attention to detail, initiative and independence
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Proven initiative and willingness to drive change, with a focus on innovation, process improvement and solving problems.
• Strong computer systems (MS Office, ERP systems)
• Ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced work environment

What We Can Offer

• It's an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at , citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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