Finance Analyst - Contract
Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Winnipeg, MB
Contract type: Contractor

The Opportunity: The growth of our plant and internal promotions within our department have created an opening on our team.
The Finance Analyst is a full-time position responsible for analyzing and reporting production results with a deeper dive into identifying trends and investigating variances. You will interact frequently with people in various levels of the organization. This position is also responsible for executing standard control processes and ensuring accuracy of plant financial reporting related to their area.
Role
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
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.
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 [email protected] .
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.
The Finance Analyst is a full-time position responsible for analyzing and reporting production results with a deeper dive into identifying trends and investigating variances. You will interact frequently with people in various levels of the organization. This position is also responsible for executing standard control processes and ensuring accuracy of plant financial reporting related to their area.
Role
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Ensure results are correctly reported and provide daily and weekly production reports for your area
- Investigate variances, determine root causes, analyze production trends, and recommend actions to minimize/improve
- Perform Inventory Analytics articulating write off risks, slow moving items, assess reserve requirements, and coordinate/facilitate inventory counts
- Participate and support month end close activities, and weekly results forecasting
- Collaborate with Sr. Finance Analyst and Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
- Provide coverage for finance team members as required.
- Design, test, implement and maintain procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Maple Leaf reporting and financial analysis processes and execute testing as required
- Post-secondary education in a finance/business related program is required
- Manufacturing experience is an asset
- Knowledge of SAP is an asset
- Experience in Microsoft Office is essential (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Self-motivated with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving, analytical, time management, and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non- financial functions.
- An ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
- 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.
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.
- Doing What’s Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility
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 [email protected] .
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.
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