Trade Analyst - Financial Dr

The Opportunity:

As part of Maple Leaf Food’s Finance team, the Trade Analyst is responsible for accurately entering and maintaining accrual rates within the system, ensuring alignment with established financial guidelines. Manages and processes trade deductions by reviewing, validating, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Prepares and delivers monthly reporting with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and adherence to MLF policies and C3 internal control requirements, ensuring compliance and supporting audit readiness.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong knowledge of Trade Spend programs and accruals, along with the accounting background to understand the financial impact on the business.

Base Salary: $59,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

• Maintain strict adherence to our Trade Investment policies
• Entering, verifying and maintaining Trade Accruals in the CRM system including adjustments and turnbacks
• Validate and process customer claims & payments in a timely & accurate manner
• Communicate with Sales and Accounts Receivable on outstanding trade deductions
• Review, validate and clear Trade deductions
• Process settlements to 3rd party Trade Spend Partners for payment
• Provide monthly account reconciliations for TMA
• Monitor, escalate and promote awareness with the business on accrual performance and spending trends
• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management
• Liaise with our internal and external auditors on controls testing
• Provide monthly Trade Unapplied Balances reporting
• Provide monthly Trade Adjustment/Turnback reporting
• Provide insight and support for quarterly True up of discretionary spend.
• Maintain Food service Sales commitment template on a monthly basis.
• Provide Food service TIARR on a monthly basis
• Provide support and execute the Food service quarterly rate changes.
• Ad hoc requests on Turnback, Adjustments, Journals and system related issues etc.
• Provide support on TMA projects

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Progress toward or completion of a professional designation (e.g., CPA) is considered an asset
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience in trade spend, accounts receivable, pricing, or financial analysis
• Proven experience working with trade deductions, accruals, and customer claims management in a high-volume environment
• Exposure to month-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and trade promotion or deduction management processes
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and customer-facing teams to resolve discrepancies and support business outcomes
• Strong understanding of trade spend programs, accrual methodologies, and financial impact analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and data integrity
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and investigate and resolve discrepancies
  
  Solid understanding of financial controls, policies, and audit documentation requirements, ensuring compliance with MLF policies and C3 controls
• Knowledge of pricing structures, promotions, and deduction lifecycle management

• 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 thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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 in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired;

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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.