Cost Analyst

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We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!

About This Opportunity

The Cost Analyst (CA) provides support to the Brandon operations team. The CA is responsible for operations performance measurement and plays a key role in supporting manufacturing initiatives. As a member of the Finance team, the CA will take part in overhead management, weekly and period end reporting and play a key role in providing the right information to plant management for the best decisions to be made.

Any Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 27, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Responsibilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide detailed yield/manufacturing analytics to management for decision making purposes.
• Ensure all information is correctly reported and provide a daily yield report to manufacturing.
• Investigate and correct, if necessary, any yield discrepancies, carryover, production.
• Ensure controls are in place to correctly report manufacturing performance.
• Populate front-end transaction template and input transactions into SAP.
• Transact purchased kill credits into SAP.
• Investigate front end hog weight/quantity in discrepancies.
• Calculate weekly boning percentages.
• Prepare downtime reports weekly and monthly for period end schedule.
• Be a yield subject matter expert and assist manufacturing foreman in their understanding of yield. reporting. Spend time on the floor with foreman and develop a close working relationship.
• Provide support and assistance with Bill of Material changes.
• Provide financial analysis on Bill of Material change requests.
• Assist with and input yearly labour, yield, packaging standards.
• Work with manufacturing/engineering/finance to put in place more efficient and accurate procedures.
• Be familiar with new SKU process and assist in ensuring all new sku’s are set up correctly.
• Monitor Rework and ensure all entries into BPCS are complete.
• As part of Finance team participate in “finance buddy” program as well as assist in period end duties where required.

Position Outcomes

• Critical daily, weekly and monthly deadlines are met, and accurate and timely reporting provided.
• Overhead management support provided to Assigned Budget Manager.
• Support Plant Continuous Improvement projects and achievement plant targets.

Skills & Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Post-secondary education in an Accounting program.

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP environment is an asset.
• The ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team building skills.

What We Offer

• Values based culture.
• 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.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

We thank all applicants for their interest, 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.

Championing diversity is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.