Senior Operations Finance Analyst

Job Title: Senior Operations Finance Analyst

Location: Granby

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We are proud to be Canada's number one branded dairy company and are regularly recognized as one of the country's top employers by Forbes. Our goal is to enrich and improve the lives of Canadians by offering them the best dairy products from the country's favorite brands, such as Lactantia, Ficello, IÖGO, P’tit Québec, and Cracker Barrel. In fact, our products are found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators. As a member of the Lactalis group, the world leader in dairy products, we continue to focus on innovation and quality and are looking for people who share the same values to accompany us in our growth.

With a 140-year heritage focused on innovation and unshakable quality, our company is looking for people with similar views who will join us to shape its next chapter.

About the Position

The Senior Operations Finance Analyst acts as a financial business partner to the operational teams and plant management. He supports decision-making by providing financial and operational analyses related to manufacturing performance, raw material yields, production costs, and site profitability.

Through his expertise, he contributes to the identification of improvement opportunities, the optimization of operations, and the achievement of the plant's financial objectives. He also participates in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial closing, and the development of tools aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of management information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a financial business partner to the production teams and site management.
• Analyze raw material yields, manufacturing costs, and performance indicators to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Monitor and analyze standard costs, manufacturing variances, savings, inventories, and margins.
• Evaluate the financial impacts of projects, new products, and business opportunities to support decision-making.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and site profitability analyses.
• Develop and maintain the tools and models necessary for financial performance planning and tracking.
• Contribute to the improvement of processes, management tools, and the quality of financial and operational data.
• Participate in audits and special projects related to site performance.
• Support department managers in the preparation and tracking of action plans aimed at improving operational performance.

What You Will Bring

• University degree in business administration (accounting or finance specialization)
• Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset
• At least five years of experience in a management accounting or related field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food processing industry, an asset
• What Lactalis Offers

Lactalis Canada believes that talents should be rewarded by offering a complete set of benefits and advantages:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus system
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Benefits starting on day one
• Pension plan with 100% employer matching contribution up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $3,000/year
• Volunteer day to give back to your community
• Learning and development opportunities
• Commitment to internal career advancement with the possibility of international mobility
• *Our ESG Commitment*

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap guides our sustainable development mission. We aim to have a positive impact on our communities and the planet by enabling our stakeholders to have such an impact, including ourselves, our consumers, our customers, our suppliers, dairy producers, the government, and industrial partners.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our talents as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, foster belonging, and have a lasting impact on the world.

*Our DEI Commitment*

Feed our culture with your unique character! Lactalis leverages the value that each person brings. We aim to amplify the diversity of voices, encourage personal and professional growth, and embrace each person's true self. We are committed to creating an environment that truly welcomes everyone and reflects the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you need accommodations due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

*Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If needed, we will communicate with you after signing a job offer.*

Compensation:

In line with our commitment to equity, trust, and transparency, and our ambition to be a top employer, the base salary range for this position is between $78,600 and $98,300+.

Note: In addition to a complete set of benefits, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Pay: $78,600.00-$98,300.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• VRSP
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Granby, QC