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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.

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 3, 2024. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Report and provide explanations for variances/vitals weekly
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize.
• Provide overhead management support to assigned Budget Manager and Finance Manager.  
• Data Analysis.  Understand cost driving activities and provide analytics to assist management.  Put controls in place to minimize variances.
• Assist in the annual overhead budgeting process.
• Play a key role in the period end close process.  
• Coordinate period end inventory (Packaging/Spare Parts) counts, investigate & provide explanations for variances that occur
• Support the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts relating to Brandon Manufacturing and ensure controls are in place, and items are accounted for.
• Collaborate with Senior Finance Analyst 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

What You’ll Bring:

POSITION OUTCOMES:

• 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

    
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary education in an Accounting program

    
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and MS Access
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• The ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team

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.

What is the opportunity?

As an RBC Investment and Retirement Planner, you create custom investment solutions for prospective and existing RBC clients. Alongside your own prospecting and networking activity, you are fully supported by internal partners who send client referrals your way. Your creativity, motivation, and drive for new investment sales will enable you to provide world-class advice and solutions that help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

** Please note specific location is to be determined and successful incumbent must be mobile within the Brandon, Killarney, Melita, Glenboro, Wawanesa, Virden, and Souris Markets **

What will you do?

• Provide tailor-made financial planning advice and solutions using our unparalleled array of investment and portfolio solutions, including best-in-class proprietary and select third-party mutual fund solutions
• Acquire and consolidate existing and new-to-RBC clients and assets
• Connect clients with the right RBC team members to help continuously meet their needs
• Develop external business referral sources through networking, marketing, and your centres of influence

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Financial Planning Designation (PFP® or CFP® or QAFP®)
• Mutual Funds License (IFIC or CSC)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial planning
• Proven networking and client acquisition skills
• Ability to cultivate strong partner relationships
• Digital Savviness, ability to effectively utilize mobile applications

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program of flexible benefits, competitive commission structure, and pension options
• World-class training programs and career development opportunities
• The advantage of working with a dynamic, collaborative, and high performing team where initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded
• A flexible work schedule based on client preferences and your own work/life balance
• Innovative mobile technology to ensure your success

RBCFP

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Additional Job Details

661 18 ST:BRANDON

BRANDON

Canada

37.5

Full time

Personal and Commercial Banking

Regular

Commission

2024-02-16

Please be advised specific location is to be determined and successful incumbent must be mobile within Southwestern Manitoba

As an RBC Investment and Retirement Planner, you create custom investment solutions for prospective and existing RBC clients. Alongside your own prospecting and networking activity, you are fully supported by internal partners who send client referrals your way. Your creativity, motivation, and drive for new investment sales will enable you to provide world-class advice and solutions that help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

What will you do?

• Provide tailor-made financial planning advice and solutions using our unparalleled array of investment and portfolio solutions, including best-in-class proprietary and select third-party mutual fund solutions
• Acquire and consolidate existing and new-to-RBC clients and assets
• Connect clients with the right RBC team members to help continuously meet their needs
• Develop external business referral sources through networking, marketing, and your centres of influence

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Financial Planning Designation (PFP® or CFP®)
• Mutual Funds License (IFIC or CSC)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial planning
• Proven networking and client acquisition skills
• Ability to cultivate strong partner relationships
• Digital Savviness, ability to effectively utilize mobile applications
• Bilingual - English and German Speaking an asset

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program of flexible benefits, competitive commission structure, and pension options
• World-class training programs and career development opportunities
• The advantage of working with a dynamic, collaborative, and high performing team where initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded
• A flexible work schedule based on client preferences and your own work/life balance
• Innovative mobile technology to ensure your success

RBCFP