Finance Manager - Customer Business Team; LCL Financial Dr

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.

Base salary: $96,000 - $141,000 CAD annually plus annual short-term incentive. This figure reflects the target compensation at the time of posting. Base salary may vary based on skills, experience, education, training, job-related knowledge and other factors. Part-time roles are adjusted according to scheduled hours. Eligible to participate in Maple Leaf's annual short-term incentive plan.

• 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 reconciliations – recommend corrective action
• Responsible for understanding and challenging weekly customer variances and communicating them back to the cross-functional CBT team
• 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
• 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 impact CBT results (volume variance, inventory revaluation, plant variances); ability to teach cross-functional team the meaning and impact of these variances
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to improve business performance for the customer/MLF which would improve shareholder value

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business required
• Accounting designation or MBA accreditation required
• 5 years of value-add analytical experience (previous experience supporting sales and marketing a must)
• Must strongly demonstrate Maple Leaf Leadership values
• Demonstrated personal leadership
• Must possess strong business acumen and critical thinking
• Must have excellent analysis skills and be detail-oriented
• 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 & Power BI
• SAP experience an asset

• 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
• 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

Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact our Talent Attraction Team at