Finance Leadership Track Graduate Program

The Opportunity: The Finance Leadership Track Graduate Program is Maple Leaf Foods’ early leadership rotational development program for talented, driven, and ambitious graduates interested in a career in Finance. Participants in this three-year rotational program will develop leadership and expertise in the areas of Accounting, Controllership, Business Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis in preparation to be a future Maple Leaf Foods Finance leader. Past participants of the Leadership Track program have grown to become members of our C-suite, VP's and more. If you can dream up the title, Maple Leaf can help you achieve it! The program starts in September of and consists of an Accounting / Controllership track and a Business Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) track. Each track includes three diverse and meaningful one-year rotations with increasing levels of responsibility through different subfunctions within Finance. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do: Accounting / Controllership Track One year in a Financial Reporting role gaining hands on experience in financial reporting processes and systems, financial report preparations, accounting policies and transactions, financial statement analysis, and management reporting needs. Two one-year rotations across Treasury, Internal Audit, Tax or Business Finance to help strengthen and broaden your financial experience. Business Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Track Two one-year rotations in a Business Finance role (Commercial Finance, Operations Finance or Supply Chain Finance) gaining hands-on experience as a business partner to our sales, marketing, operations, or logistics teams. One year in a Financial Planning & Analysis role gaining experience in assisting in the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets, as well as monitoring financial performance against the budgets and forecasts. Rotations are across Maple Leaf Foods’ Head Office and Plant locations within Ontario. Who you are: Undergraduate students in their final year at University with a minimum of an overall B+ GPA Commitment to pursuing their CPA designation for those candidates interested in the Accounting/Controllership track Strong affiliation with Maple Leaf’s Leadership Values An intense curiosity to learn key areas of our finance and our business Demonstrated desire to lead through work experiences, volunteer roles, community activities or sports High degree of energy and initiative demonstrated through involvement in school, clubs, community services, and sports Excellent communication skills Team player, with the ability to build and maintain working relationships Strong analytical and critical thinking skills What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods: An opportunity to experience roles and/or projects which span a wide breadth, directly tied to achieving Maple Leaf Foods’ vision and purpose of being the most sustainable protein company on earth and Raising the Good in Food Learn the foundations of Finance through accelerated exposure to several core areas Support in working towards your CPA Practical Experience Requirements The ability to make a direct impact on and contribute to the growth of our business Executive Sponsor and Program Manager support Senior and Peer level mentorship for both business and functional expertise and advice A development action plan to ensure you achieve your maximum potential Customized learning and networking opportunities through organized events