Finance Manager - Procurement

The Opportunity :

The Finance Manager, Procurement provides financial leadership and strategic partnership across Procurement, Commercial, and Revenue Management teams to drive profitability and cost efficiency at Maple Leaf Foods. This role oversees the financial performance of purchasing and sourcing activities, with a primary focus on packaging, ingredients, co-manufactured products, and raw meats.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the Finance Manager translates market trends and sourcing strategies into actionable financial insights that connect day-to-day procurement decisions to P&L outcomes. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that supports informed decision-making, strong financial governance, and long-term value creation.

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

Reason for vacancy : Incremental Headcount

Compensation : $94, - $, CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for procurement activities, delivering clear insights into spending, savings, and cost drivers.
• Partner closely with Procurement leaders to support supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and contract management through robust financial analysis.
• Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement.
• Produce and interpret procurement performance reporting, including KPIs such as purchase price variances (PPVs), cost reductions, claims, and rebates.
• Provide detailed analysis of procurement cost impacts at a GPA$ level, supporting pricing actions, margin management, and profitability decisions.
• Collaborate with Revenue Management and Commercial teams to translate cost movements into strategic pricing and revenue insights.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives through financial evaluations, including make-versus-buy decisions, supplier investments, and category planning.
• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies, support audits and risk assessments.
• Contribute financial insight to long-term initiatives, including capital projects and enterprise cost optimization programs.

What You’ll Bring :

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :