Sr. Finance Analyst - Sustainability (15 month Contract) - Mississauga

Mississauga, ON
$69,000-104,000 per year
Permanent
Part-time

14 days ago

The Opportunity: Reporting to the Senior Manager - ESG Reporting, this position will play a key role in the reporting and data integrity supporting our “Better Environment” pillar and is responsible for the financial reporting for “Better Communities”.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation: $69,000 - $104,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentiveSnapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Preparation of the quarterly Greenhouse Gas Inventory, this involves:

Taking ownership of the quarterly deliverable timeline
Calculate the emissions for each source based on data submission from process owners
Validate emission factors
Perform walkthroughs with process owners to understand the data source to gain comfort on its accuracy and completeness, including ensuring appropriate controls are in place
Validate the final emission values within our ALTRUISTIQ online platform
Perform routine audits of our utilities data housed in our Resource Advisor online platform that supports our environmental performance metric. This involves:

Follow an established audit program in reviewing invoices for electricity, natural gas and water
Identify discrepancies and notify the Sustainability Team to follow-up and resolve
Using the discrepancies identified, calculate the error rate and extrapolate for the full year to understand its potential impact/materiality
Responsible for the tracking and reporting of the monthly carbon offset retirement process, this involves:

Maintaining a detailed tracker of our carbon offset inventory and the monthly retirements
Preparing the monthly and full year forecast
Annual update of the CER Sustainability Carbon Calculator
Validation of animal care metric disclosed in the annual Animal Care Performance Report
Monthly reporting for the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security (“Centre”), including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, internal statements, and the issuance of donation receipts
Preparation of the Centre's annual financial statements and annual tax return
Act as liaison for the Centre's annual audit process with external auditor
Provide ad-hoc analysis to support projects and business decisions as required

What You'll Bring:

CPA designation, preferred
4 years of progressive finance experience
Knowledge of CRA tax regulations as related to charitable entities, preferred
Experience with SAP, preferred
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Experience with non-financial metric/data
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able deal and build relationships with people at all levels in the organization outside of Finance
Ability to understand process and identify opportunities for improvement to develop and create efficient processes
Exhibits a keen interest in social and environmental causes and initiatives
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

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.
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're a global food company with approximately 10,000 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. 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.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 .The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf's annual short-term incentive plan.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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