Sr. Finance Analyst, External Financial 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, 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 June 05. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Quarterly close for management and external reporting under IFRS
• Results and variance reporting,
• Assisting in the period/quarter/year-end close process, including completion of select management reporting schedules & quarter/year-end deliverables;
• Preparation of journal entries into SAP and Business Planning Consolidation (BPC);
• Coordinate & consolidate quarterly analyses;
• Process review and proactive continuous improvement;
• Key contact for external auditors including preparation of responses to quarterly questions;
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and follow-ups;
• Assist External Reporting Finance and other functional groups with specific requests or analysis of MCR balances;
• Perform ad hoc financial accounting analysis and financial reporting as required; and
• Other duties and special projects, as required.

What Youll Bring:

• Accounting Designation (CPA);
• 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;
• A manufacturing/CPG (production) background is an asset;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be a dedicated team player; and
• Experience with BPC, BA, and/or SAP is an asset.

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

Were a global food company with more than 13,500 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, 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 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 ataccommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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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