Maple Leaf Foods is hiring a
Sr. Cost Analyst

The Opportunity:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Sr. Cost Analyst provides costing leadership, support, and analysis to the plant finance and Poultry business leadership team.
• Looking for a versatile and self-motivated finance professional with strong technical skills and aptitude for modeling and analyzing data.
• Key role in the budget/forecast process and responsible for monthly standard cost updates.
• Work out of London with some travel to Corporate office in Mississauga.
• Application deadline: May 15.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Cost Validation and Setup:
  • Validate and establish standard costs for new products/materials in SAP.
  • Manage costing role for the Engineering Change Request process.
  • Work closely with Business Development and manage the Poultry new cost or cost changes tracker.
• Monthly Cost Management:
  • Review and compile standard cost revisions in SAP.
  • Collaborate with departments for necessary information.
  • Release monthly costing changes in SAP.
  • Monitor and adjust costs based on market conditions.
• Costing Budget Management:
  • Support costing budget for Poultry, set targets, update SAP costs.
  • Coordinate with plant finance for budget adherence and cost-saving opportunities.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5 years Finance background in a manufacturing environment.
• Completed Bachelor’s degree with specialization in business finance or accounting.
• Tech-savvy with skills in data analysis using Power BI, Excel, and Impact 3C.
• Experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive self-starter with curiosity to improve processes.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing and SAP preferred.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Part of a high-performance, sustainable company.
• Inclusive culture with a safe work environment.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Up to two paid volunteer days annually.

About Us:

• Carbon neutral food company with a focus on sustainability.
• Leading in sustainable protein production.
• Global food company with a diverse team.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Guided by eight Leadership Values.

Note: Further details on salary and hiring process available upon application.