Sr. Finance Analyst

The Opportunity:

The Senior Finance Analyst (SFA) provides support to the Winnipeg finance and operations teams. The SFA is responsible for operations performance measurement and plays a key role in supporting manufacturing initiatives. As a member of the Finance team, the SFA will perform detailed analysis of various financial and manufacturing activities, take part in overhead management, prepare weekly and period end reports.

The SFA will interact frequently with people in various levels of plant and the organization.

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

• Investigate variances, analyze production trends, and provide insightful explanations to management
• Provide detailed yield/manufacturing analytics to management for decision making purposes
• Provide information to support new cost estimate process
• Provide support to Six Sigma projects as needed including calculation of project savings
• Support the annual budget, month end and weekly forecasting processes
• Assist overhead budget managers in managing their budgets
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Participate in weekly and period end reporting duties as required
• Participate in year-end inventory counts
• Provide support and participate in control adherence of various policies and processes
• Prepare and post journal entries and prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare various reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Respond to ad hoc report requests from finance and operations
• The incumbent will work closely with plant senior leadership and various department stakeholders

• 3-5 years of Manufacturing Accounting Experience
• Business Degree or Diploma
• Intermediate to advanced PC proficiency (Intermediate-Advanced MS Excel is a must)
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Self motivated with ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge and ability to live Maple Leaf Leadership Edge values
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• 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.

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

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