Manager, Finance Operations (Maternity leave 14 month contract)

Give and Go Prepared Foods•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$98,000 - CA$125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the management of daily business operations through costing, inventory management, the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting documents and analyzing operations results and customer/product profitability to control and monitor efficiencies, in the attainment of our budget commitments. This position is based out of our Head Office at 15 Marmac Drive (Etobicoke, Ontario) and is hybrid.

Requirements

Completion of university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline
Minimum 3 years of cost accounting and financial analysis experience in a food manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years’ experience at the Manager level of an organization
Completion of CPA, CMA, or CGA designation
Job specific knowledge of manufacturing industry, which exposure to standard costing and inventory management
Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships with stakeholders
Results oriented with strong attention to detail, initiative and independence
Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
Proven initiative and willingness to drive change, with a focus on innovation, process improvement and solving problems.
Strong computer systems (MS Office, ERP systems)
Ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

Contribute to the execution of the company’s LTP within the Accounting & Finance department by partnering with cross functional stakeholders
Continuously analyze data across all areas of Plant operations to determine optimal performance model for the business
Develop effective cost variance tracking to provide accurate and timely analysis of trends, forecasts and actual performance
Provide accurate and timely Plant cost reports with recommendations to achieve optimal results
Lead the monthly forecasting and ad hoc reporting for the Plant, as well as leading the month end close process for the Plant
Provide oversight to the plant transactional systems across the organization
Ensure effective internal controls are in place, monitored, and adhered to throughout the Plant
Manage standard costs for products and support the SKU costing process
Approach controls with a continuous improvement mindset.
Monitor and analyze raw and packaging materials, WIP, finished goods, productivity, and labour efficiencies
Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct report ‘people leaders’) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required
Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process
Ensure completion of function compliance training
Ensure an engaged workforce through development of sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans
Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same