The Opportunity

As part of Maple Leaf Foods’ Commercial Finance team, the SFA is responsible for overseeing trade spend management for Food Service customers. Success in this role is driven by consistently demonstrating strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills, along with keen attention to detail and alignment with Maple Leaf Foods’ core values. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager, Food Service.

Compensation and Incentives

$71,000 – $103,000 CAD base pay annually plus an annual short‑term incentive.

Snapshot of a Day‑in‑the‑Life

- Track and analyze the businesses’ trade spending commitments to ensure investments generate acceptable returns for both Maple Leaf and customer.
- Participate in the development of trade programs with new or existing customers to ensure programs will promote the correct customer behavior.
- Work with the Finance Manager to make recommendations on changes to trade spending programs to the Food Service leadership team.
- Collaborate with the Revenue Management team to align trade/rebate programs with current pricing strategy.
- Identify patterns in trade spending that may lead to insights (e.g., rebates being given to multiple customers on a single SKU) and communicate findings to Food Service leadership.
- Work with Finance Manager/Director and key stakeholders on Food Service team to set annual trade budgets, standard costs, and savings targets.
- Maintain working knowledge of SAP on a day‑to‑day basis.

Skills Required

- Accounting knowledge: month‑end accounting processes and entries, accruals, reclasses,



GL and P&L; reconciliations.
- Vendor management: payment reconciliations and reporting.
- Technical proficiency: intermediate MS Office skills and advanced Excel skills including dashboards, financial models, and automated reports.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills; develop procedures and support departments in enhancing and optimizing operational processes.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and managerial experience; leading departmental projects.
- Teamwork and collaboration across cross‑functional teams.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills with a proactive approach to process improvement.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver projects on time.

What You’ll Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in finance, controlling, or commercial finance roles.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving, planning, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non‑financial functions.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office and experience with SAP.

Maple Leaf Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer and embraces a strong, values‑based culture.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process. Please contact our Talent Attraction Team at

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📌 Sr. Finance Analyst - Foodservice (Mississauga)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Mississauga