Finance Manager - Customer Business Team; LCL

Position: Finance Manager - Customer Business Team (LCL)

The Opportunity:

As a member of the Retail commercial team the Finance Manager will work closely with Customer Business Teams (CBT’s) providing analytical support to annual strategic plans and promotions. The position requires a highly motivated individual to provide top quality, value added analysis and insight. The successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills, and have past experience supporting commercial teams.

It will be the responsibility of the Finance Manager to support the CBT with all the necessary analysis and business acumen required to make the optimal business decision.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount
Compensation: $96, - $, CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation 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. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Responsibility for developing Business Plans and optimizing financial processes in order to drive efficiencies while maintaining a strong compliance culture:

Responsible for working with cross functional team to assist in development financial business plan and tracking / explaining variances on an ongoing basis

Active participation in annual Budget process

Issue the required weekly / monthly reports, analysis and reconciliation’s – recommend corrective action

Responsible for understanding and challenging weekly customer variances and communicating them back to the cross-functional CBT team

Forecast Customer, Regional and Category Profitability:

Responsible to present ongoing outlook in relation to plan and year ago data by category and customer – present and manage risks and opportunities

Provide Financial support for all key Commercial Meetings including Monthly performance reviews, Annual Customer Action Plans meetings, Demand Review meetings

Profit & Loss Statement Understanding:

Detailed knowledge of Pricing (List Price, Off Invoice & Accruals), Cost of Product, Plant & Distribution by customer, by category;
Use this information to identify Product / Customer/ Region Mix for maximized Gross Profit

Detailed knowledge of Trade spend

Full knowledge of variances that will impact CBT results (volume variance, inventory revaluation, plant variances); ability to teach cross-functional team the meaning and impact of these variances

Will conduct ad hoc analysis to improve business performance for the customer/MLF which would improve shareholder value

What You’ll Bring:

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business required

Accounting Designation or MBA accreditation is required

5 years of value add analytical experience (previous experience supporting sales and marketing a must)

Must strongly demonstrate our Maple Leaf Leadership values

Demonstrated personal leadership

Must possess strong business acumen and critical thinking

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

Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-Motivated with a positive attitude & determined to learn and sharpen skills on an ongoing basis

Superior computer skills on Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Power BI

SAP experience an asset

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.