Finance Lead - Operations

The Opportunity:

The Finance Lead, Prepared Foods Operations provides financial leadership for four manufacturing plants, centralized charges, and associated capital investments. Partnering closely with Operations leadership and Plant Managers, this role is accountable for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls, and financial analysis that drive strong operational and financial performance.

This is a hands-on, visible role within plant leadership teams, acting as a trusted advisor and business partner to support decision-making, cost discipline, and continuous improvement.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by Febrruary 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Lead plant-level financial reporting, forecasting, and period-end activities, delivering accurate daily, weekly, and monthly cost and performance insights.

Partner with plant leadership to interpret results, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve performance.

Own annual budgeting and planning processes, including overheads, product costing, BOM (bill of material) updates, and capital expenditures.

Support new product costing from development through launch and ensure product costs accurately reflect manufacturing processes.

Review, challenge, and support capital business cases with robust financial analysis.

Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with IFRS and corporate policies; support audits and control assessments.

Track and validate site savings initiatives, including continuous improvement programs, and ensure accurate recording of Cost of Poor Quality.

Actively support inventory management and site governance processes as a member of plant leadership teams.

Lead, coach, and develop finance team members and build financial capability across non-finance leaders.

What You’ll Bring:

Post-secondary education in Finance, Business, or a related field (required)

Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/CGA/CMA or equivalent)

7+ years of progressive manufacturing costing experience in an ERP environment (SAP preferred)

Previous people leadership or supervisory experience

Strong ability to coach, mentor, and develop others in a team-based environment

Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to clearly present financial information to non-finance audiences

Advanced proficiency in MS Office

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.