Finance Lead - Pork Complex

The Opportunity:

As the Finance Lead Pork Complex at Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial insights and driving performance across one of our most dynamic business units. Acting as a strategic partner to the Pork Leadership Team (PLT) you will provide endtoend financial leadership support enterprisewide decisionmaking and influence longterm planning for the Pork Complex.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a DayintheLife:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead complex companywide financial analysis to provide timely datadriven insights to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Manage the financial expression of the Pork Complexs 5year strategic plan annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Prepare materials and insights for quarterly Board of Directors (BoD) updates and key budget/plan approvals.

Operational Finance & Reporting

• Oversee the monthend close process and financial reporting for the Pork Complex.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams across Hog Production and Fresh Pork to consolidate operating results and translate findings into actionable financial narratives.
• Lead the financial management and reporting of the Pork Complexs IBM (Industry Benchmark) process.

Systems Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Champion continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes enhancing reporting and driving automation.
• Leverage tools such as Power BI PowerApps and Power Automate to improve efficiency data transparency and selfservice reporting capabilities.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring data integrity and process compliance.

Ad Hoc & Performance Analysis

• Conduct deepdive analysis to uncover margin improvement opportunities and support factbased decisionmaking.
• Deliver insights that enhance business performance profitability and shareholder value.
• Lead special projects and ad hoc analytics to support evolving business priorities.

What Youll Bring:

You are a curious strategic thinker who sees the big picture but doesnt shy away from details. You understand what drives financial performance in a complex vertically integrated business and youre passionate about unlocking value through insight and collaboration. With a growth mindset and strong leadership presence youre energized by change and motivated by impact.

Requiredskills knowledge and attributes:

• Postsecondary education in a finance or business related program
• Completion of professional accounting designation program
• 10 years of progressive finance experience with focus on FP&A and data transformation.
• Handson experience with analytical tools such as PowerBI and Power Automate.
• Strong business acumen critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to identify issues extract meaningful insights and help drive factbased business decisions
• Proven ability to develop relationships and influence at all levels including executive stakeholders
• Track record of leading highperforming teams through inclusive leadership and effective prioritization
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word)

Desirable skills knowledge and attributes:

• Experience in the CPG industry or nonCPG manufacturing environment
• Contextual knowledge of SAP ERP SAP BPC BlackLine
• Experience with full life cycle of Finance systems implementation including project and change management

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a highperformance peoplefocused 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.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles helping team members achieve worklife balancecombining the best of both spending time working remotely benefitting from focus time and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• 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.

About Us:

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. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future together.

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. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set sciencebased targets.

Were a global food company with more than 13500 team members. We operate sites in 20 locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

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. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong valuesbased culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers our customers our people our communities our shareholders and the environment.

• Doing Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

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.

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; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at.

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.

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