Finance Analyst Full-time Job

The Opportunity:

The Financial Analyst (FA) assists in coordinating the financial reporting and analysis activities in the Brandon operations.  This position works closely with operations to accurately reflect the results, ensure internal controls are in place and monitored, and provide expertise and support. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 6, 2024. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Report and provide explanations for all finished goods inventory changes 
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize.
• Provide overhead management support to assigned Budget Manager and Finance Manager.  
• Analysis on all aspect of the Inventory for Finished Goods both locally and at 3rd party warehouse locations.  Understand driving activities and provide analytics to assist management.  Put controls in place to minimize variances and meet with stakeholders to review monthly results
• Assist in the annual overhead budgeting process.
• Play a key role in key tasks of the period end close process.  
• Complete analysis and reporting on balance sheet accounts relating to Inventory and ensure controls are in place, and items are accounted for.
• Participate and review physical counts and the resulting adjustments.  Provide analysis to the key stakeholders on any impacts of the physical counts.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage for Finance Team Members as required.
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Provide leadership in formulating reports (both recurring and ad-hoc) which highlight opportunities and our progress in minimizing costs.
• Provide analytical support to the Brandon facility.
• Be active and participate in Six Sigma projects.  Strive to Six Sigmatize the FA function
• Critical weekly and monthly deadlines are met and provide accurate and timely reporting
• Overhead management support provided to Assigned Budget Manager
• Support Plant Continuous Improvement projects and achievement plant targets

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in an Accounting program

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and MS Access
• Knowledge of BPCS Software / SAP environment is an asset
• The ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills

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.

Were 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. Lets build a better future, together.
Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years, weve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.