Finance Analyst Full-time Job

 As a member of the internal reporting team the financial analyst will report to the Manager, Reporting.  The individual plays a key role in the month-end and quarterly close process and the budget preparation. This position will also support the business in responding to various accounting enquiries and other projects as required.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Completion of various month end validation tasks using financial systems to ensure accuracy of balances 
• Supporting SFAs in preparation of the monthly Management Control Report (MCR)
• Monthly preparation of journal entries into SAP and Business Planning Consolidation (BPC) and upload of manual data in BPC, where needed.
• Monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and follow-ups
• Monthly filing of provincial sales taxes in coordination with tax team and keeping track of outstanding refunds.
• Co-ordination of the annual budget process with various functional groups and the preparation of the budget MCR schedules
• Perform ad hoc financial accounting analysis as required – system expert for data queries involving BPC
• Assist External Reporting Finance team, Tax team and other functional groups with specific requests or analysis of MCR balances
• Supporting Blackline administrator in setting up month-end reconciliations, Quarterly and year-end reporting, other duties and special projects, as required
• Involvement in quarterly testing of reporting internal controls (C3)

What You’ll Bring:

• Enrolled and working toward an Accounting Designation
• University degree Finance/Accounting
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Detailed oriented person
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a dedicated team player

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.

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.

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value creative business value through addressing some of the worlds most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.