Finance Analyst

Location: Bradford West Gwillimbury

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a versatile and service-oriented Financial Analyst based in Bradford Poultry Plant. The Financial Analyst is a vital link between Finance and Manufacturing Operations and is an active business partner to Plant management. The Financial Analyst provides accurate information and analysis on Plant performance, costs, labour, yield and materials movement. This information is used by our various teams to manage cost of product and improve performance.

The Financial Analyst also assists in financial reporting activities (e.g. weekly/monthly reporting, budgeting, journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.) and in implementing internal controls at the Plant.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $59,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Be an active business partner to Plant Operations providing financial information and support to Plant management for the successful operations of the Plant.
• Provide timely and accurate daily and weekly yield and labour reporting to the Plant management
• Play an integral role in the development of new product costing and the updating of current product costs to accurately reflect the manufacturing process.
• Assist in providing accurate weekly / monthly actual results and forecast of Plant performance (Plant vitals) in a timely manner.
• Support cross‑functional Plant activities to help ensure smooth and successful Plant operations.
• Participate in inventory management through posting of cycle counts, inventory dispositions, and investigation/following up on issues.
• Perform financial reporting activities (e.g. journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of Plant annual budget and forecast.
• Prepare Plant overhead reports and discuss them in a meeting. Perform periodic analysis of overhead spending and provide management with the information required to make future spending decisions.
• Assist in managing issues with suppliers and purchase orders
• On site responsibility to ensure accounting procedures adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approved corporate policies.
• On site custodian of internal controls and responsible for quarterly control self-test submissions. Ensure that critical inventory and purchasing policies and procedures are working.
• Create and analyze ad hoc reports and models as needed to support business
• Provide coverage for other Finance team members as required

What You’ll Bring :

• Post-Secondary Education in a finance/business related program required.
• 2+ years of progressive finance experience in an ERP environment (SAP preferred)
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to details
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to coach and mentor others.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work and drive improvements within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non- financial functions.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and preferably with experience in SAP

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and…