Finance Coordinator, Projects

The Opportunity:

This position is responsible for the coordination of Purchase Orders and Cost Tracking for the various Capital Projects in Corporate Engineering and performing various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a sound knowledge of MS Office. The successful candidate will have good organizational skills and will be a self-starter who can handle individual and team challenges.

This position reports directly to the Finance Manager, Capital Projects and will work closely with the Project Managers.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 30. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Work with contract documents and change order documents from project managers and project Engineers to extract cost and terms of payment for transactions.

Create Purchase Orders within the company SAP system using information obtained from the contract documents

Ensure all PO requisitions and supporting documentation for Corporate Engineering projects adhere to multiple policies, including: C3 controls, Capital & Expenditure Policy and Capital Procurement

File all back-up documentation for Capital Purchase Orders according to our Project Filing Standards

Track the capital budget, commitment, and forecast of each project at a level of detail beyond what is provided in SAP

Reconcile all Cost Trackers back to SAP and troubleshoot any transaction issues

What You’ll Bring:

Post-secondary education

Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience in similar role

Dynamic and self-motivated, can work effectively within a team environment

Strong oral and written communication skills as well as effective inter-personal skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills within a fast paced cross-functional working environment

Fluent with MS Office Software

Experience with SAP is a plus

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.

A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.

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.