Cost Analyst - #179745

About Us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products in Canada and Europe. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and Youngs, Greenland and Karro’s in UK. We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Analyst provides financial administrative and analytical support to Operations Management; while working closely with Business Performance. The incumbent ensures data integrity of the plant’s operational and financial reporting in accordance with established corporate standards and requirements. In addition, the position works closely with other Cost Analysts to ensure that processes are consistent throughout each location.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare, review, analyze, reconcile and present: daily, weekly and monthly production reports. This includes costing, inventory, yields, labor, expense reports, etc., in accordance with Plant Management, Company policy, & GAAP.
• Administers new product set-up process, within ERP/complement systems, and within reporting.
• Responsible to assist and support plant management on various initiatives ensuring ongoing analysis and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Support the plant management in the analysis of variances between actual costs occurring at the plant and standard costs, variances related to finished goods, products and raw material.
• Completes Production related journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month end analysis. Assists with product and raw material counts and audits.
• Maintain BOMS/standard instructions and product costings in ERP system.
• Position provides back up support and relief to the finance team. Other ad hoc projects as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• A Diploma/Degree in accounting/finance. Pursing an accounting designation (CPA).
• 2 years accounting and cost reconciliation experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of financial/operational ERP systems preferably AS400.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in MS office with intermediate to expert knowledge of excel (Pivot Tables/formulas/linkage).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements , for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

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