Trade Analyst

Position: Trade Spend Analyst - Contract
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.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount

Base Salary: $59, – $87, 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:

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

What You’ll Bring :

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

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.

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