The Opportunity:As a part of Maple Leaf Food's Finance team, the Senior Finance Analyst partners closely with Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution and Finance teams to provide financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support related to freight, storage, and overall supply chain costs. The role focuses on monitoring financial performance, identifying variances, assessing risks and opportunities, and supporting cost-saving initiatives through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 23. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Reason for vacancy:Existing Headcount
Compensation:$71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive
The above compensation 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.In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf's annual short-term incentive plan.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:- Lead the month-end close process for Prepared Foods (PF) Freight & Storage (Canada & US), including the preparation of accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting. Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports with detailed budget-to-actual, forecast-to-actual, and forecast-to-forecast variance analysis and commentary.
- Perform comprehensive financial analysis by identifying operational and financial drivers, investigating variances, evaluating trends, and providing actionable insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning for transportation and warehousing costs.
- Partner with Supply Chain Operations to analyze cost drivers, including freight and storage rates, utilization, fuel surcharges, network optimization, and inventory movement.
- Lead the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes by challenging assumptions, validating operational inputs, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to freight, warehousing, and logistics costs, providing analytical insights to improve operational and financial performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, monitor, and measure cost-saving initiatives, providing financial analysis and performance tracking to ensure achievement of operational and financial targets.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes by automating reports, improving data quality, and enhancing forecasting accuracy.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports, analyses and other duties as assigned to support strategic decision-making
What You'll Bring:- Post-secondary education in a Finance / Accounting related program is required.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Supply Chain Finance within an ERP environment (SAP preferred).
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Proven experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data and identify root causes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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.
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.
