Finance & Accounting Lead

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. 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.

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.

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

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.

Were 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. Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

Were a global food company with approximately 10000 team members. We operate sites in 20 locations across Canada. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building investing in recognizing and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace embrace all forms of diversity and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers our customers our people our communities our shareholders and the environment.

High Performance

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.