Finance Manager - Category

The Opportunity:

The Manager, Category Finance role is responsible for supporting the retail marketing team, with ad hoc requests and analysis that provide key insights to support fact-based decision making. This position also plays a key role in the budget process and is involved in various aspects throughout the entire cycle.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 31. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Commercial Support:
Proactively supporting commercial teams in projects (new product launches) as main finance lead. Ensure that all analyses completed are ‘value-added’ and align to the Business Unit’s Priorities. Become a true business partner by ensuring that you are involved in the key commercial priorities – strategy sessions, budgeting, new product launches, and pricing decisions (ad hoc analysis).

Forecast and Budget: co-ordinate forecasts and budget reviews for volume and margins with the marketing team and ensure all required adjustments are flowed through accurately to reflect objectives/targets for the category.

Weekly Reporting. Coordinate, prepare and distribute weekly reporting; including being the lead on the weekly meetings for commercial teams as the finance representative; identifying areas of opportunity and/or concern (risk), provide recommendations, and execute against them.

Ad Hoc Reporting for Senior Management:
Provide Commercial Reporting as requested by Senior Management.

What You’ll Bring:

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business required

Accounting Designation or working towards one

3 to 5 years of value add analytical experience

Must strongly demonstrate our Maple Leaf Leadership values

Must have excellent analysis skills and be a detail-oriented person

Superior computer skills in Microsoft Excel

SAP experience an asset

Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

Prior people leadership experience is an asset

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated personal leadership

Strong business acumen and critical thinking

Ability to develop rapport, with all levels of the organization

Strong numerical comprehension and adeptness at analyzing & interpreting data is essential

Ability to communicate concisely both verbally & in written form

Strong writing skills

Exceptional ability to manage time, set priorities, and make decisions under pressure

Able to function both independently and in a team environment

Superior leadership capabilities

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.