Finance Analyst - Internal Reporting

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward-looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.

Our job is to make great food

Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging.  We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Raise the Good in Food

We have united behind a shared purpose – to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.

Our Leadership Values

• Eight core values guide us in everything that we do.
• Do What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

The Opportunity

As a member of the internal reporting team, the financial analyst will report to the Manager, Reporting.  The individual plays a key role in the month-end and quarterly close process and the budget preparation. This position will also support the business in responding to various accounting inquiries and other projects as required.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Preparation of the monthly Management Control Report (MCR)
• Monthly preparation of journal entries into SAP and Business Planning Consolidation (BPC)
• Monthly preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and follow-ups
• Coordination of the annual budget process with various functional groups and the preparation of the budget MCR
• Perform ad hoc financial accounting analysis as required – system expert for data queries involving BPC
• Assist External Reporting Finance team and other functional groups with specific requests or analysis of MCR balances
• Quarterly and year-end reporting, other duties and special projects, as required
• Involvement in quarterly testing of reporting internal controls (C3)

What we have to offer you:

• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Professional and career development opportunities, supported by our commitment to talent development through our partnership with the Ivey School of Business.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:

• Enrolled and working toward an Accounting Designation
• University degree Finance/Accounting
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Detailed oriented person
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a dedicated team player

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.  

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce.  Job applicants with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.