Finance Manager, SG&A

Company Description

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
• Intense Curiosity
• Our Accountability
• 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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

 The Opportunity:
The Manager, SG&A is responsible for leading detailed SG&A planning, forecasting, spending analysis and decision support across corporate functions and cost centres. The role partners with SG&A owners to challenge spending, headcount and initiative assumptions, explains material variances and outlook changes, and provides validated SG&A outputs and insights to Enterprise Planning. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 27,2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount
Compensation:    $96,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

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. 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

SG&A Planning & Forecasting

• •Lead SG&A budget and forecast development across corporate functions and cost centres
• •Partner with SG&A owners to develop and validate spending, headcount, initiative and timing assumptions
• •Review and challenge spending forecasts, resource requirements, savings assumptions and changes in outlook
• •Ensure SG&A planning submissions comply with enterprise planning requirements, methodologies, timelines and governance standards
• •Manage SG&A planning assumptions, methodologies, templates and submission requirements within approved enterprise standards
• •Resolve material planning and input issues escalated by MLF-GS or SG&A stakeholders

Performance Analysis & Insights

• •Review actual-to-budget, actual-to-forecast and prior-period SG&A performance
• •Investigate material spending variances and identify the underlying cost-centre, headcount, timing or initiative drivers
• •Assess SG&A risks, opportunities, savings commitments and emerging spending trends
• •Evaluate the financial impact of changes in spending, resource requirements and corporate initiatives
• •Develop SG&A outlook commentary, insights and recommended actions

Stakeholder Management & Decision Support

• •Serve as the primary Finance Planning contact for SG&A functions and cost-centre owners
• •Support SG&A leaders in evaluating spending priorities, resource decisions, savings opportunities and forecast changes
• •Challenge material assumptions and ensure forecast movements are supported by appropriate context
• •Translate SG&A performance into clear actions and recommendations for functional leaders
• •Escalate material spending risks, opportunities and unresolved issues to the Senior Manager
• •Coordinate with  on accounting matters, unusual transactions and required business information
• •Support recurring SG&A reporting deliverables and high-priority analytical requests

Process Improvement

• •Identify opportunities to improve SG&A forecast accuracy, cost-centre reporting and spending visibility
• •Standardize recurring SG&A planning assumptions and reporting requirements where appropriate
• •Support approved improvements to SG&A planning, reporting and stakeholder-delivery processes

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• •SG&A budgeting, monthly forecasting and expense-management expertise
• •Understanding of corporate-function, cost-centre, headcount and initiative-spending drivers
• •Strong variance analysis and forecast-development capabilities
• •Ability to challenge spending assumptions and identify material risks and opportunities
• •Strong Finance business-partnering and cost-centre-owner engagement skills
• •Analytical judgment, root-cause analysis and problem solving
• •Strong stakeholder communication, collaboration and influencing capabilities
• Ability to deliver high-quality planning outputs within demanding timelines and competing priorities

Additional Information

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.

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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.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.