Finance Analyst – Contract

Maple Leaf Foods

Job title:

Finance Analyst – Contract

Company

Maple Leaf Foods

Job description

The Opportunity: As a part of Maple Leaf Food’s Finance team, the Finance Analyst will provide accounting and financial support to our Distribution team for Prepared Meats business by performing variety of analysis and cost tracking activities. This position will also support inventory reporting, reconciliation and settlement of customer allowances, preparation of forecasts and budgets. This position reports directly to Finance Manager, Supply Chain.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by July 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

  • Perform month-end activities including accruals, allocations, adjusting entries, etc.
  • Prepare and distribute weekly & monthly reporting for Inventory, Freight & Storage reviews and various cost trackers.
  • Review and analyze variances and report on significant issues.
  • Support annual budget and forecast process including updating templates and interacting with business leaders to obtain their inputs.
  • Maintain freight & storage pricing in SAP and act as a key point of contact with respect to any questions. Work closely with commercial teams on distribution estimates.
  • Prepare and publish weekly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and ensure their correctness.
  • Process and analyze customer distribution allowances and investigate all variances.
  • Reconcile & balance Finished Goods inventories in SAP. Prepare assigned balance sheets and ensure all discrepancies are investigated and corrected.
  • Provide Ad Hoc reporting and support requests from various areas of the business.
  • Provide support in various analytical initiatives and cost saving projects.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Post-secondary education in a finance / business related program is required.
  • 1+ years of accounting / finance experience, ERP environment experience is an asset.
  • Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with cost accounting, budgeting and internal controls.

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.

About Us: We’re 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. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

  • We are carbon neutral.
  • We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
  • We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.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.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at .Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.#LI-Hybrid

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Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 06:35:47 GMT

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