Finance Analyst - External Reporting

The Opportunity :

Boost your career and come join our professional, motivated, and fun-loving finance team working for a Canadian-based public company.

Reporting to the Manager, External Financial Reporting, you will play a key role in the quarterly and annual close process, financial statement preparation, and legal entity reporting.

You will continue to grow your knowledge of external reporting requirements and IFRS as part of the team responsible for preparation of external financial statements and MD&A.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Completion of various month end validation tasks using financial systems to ensure accuracy of balances;
• Preparation of journal entries, and running the consolidation process in Business Planning Consolidation (BPC) which is the basis for our public financial statements;
• Preparation of financial statement notes and coordinating inputs for MD&A for external reporting;
• Coordinate & consolidate quarterly analyses;
• Process review and proactive continuous improvement;
• Liaise with external auditors including preparation of responses to quarterly questions;
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and follow-ups;
• Perform ad hoc financial accounting analysis and financial reporting as required;
• Involvement in quarterly testing of reporting internal controls (C3); and
• Other duties and special projects, as required.

What You’ll 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; and
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a dedicated team player

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.
• 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 work-life balance combining 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 :

We’re 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. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.

We’re 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 science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

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.

We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based 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 What’s 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.

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 [email protected] .

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