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financial management officer

Title posted on CareersInFood.com - Business Analyst (Finance)

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Employer details Conestoga Meats

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Job Description:The Business Analyst / Finance Operations Analyst plays a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making through detailed cost analysis, ERP system maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is responsible for product costing, yield and efficiency tracking, and financial reporting across various business areas. It involves analyzing market opportunities, supporting daily hog settlement, and accounting functions. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects that enhance financial performance and reporting accuracy.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport and participate in the maintenance and strategy of our ERP systemMaintain all aspects of product costing including cost card variable analysis and optimization; reviewing market and production costsLiaise with the Product Management and Industrial Engineering teams on product cost optimization opportunitiesSetup, maintain and analyze production yields and labour efficienciesAnalyze financial implications of shipping to various international markets to identify cost and revenue opportunitiesPartner with cross-functional teams to provide strategic insights that guide market entry and logistics decisionsDaily hog settlement dutiesMatching hog data to shipmentsAnalyzing hog data and communicating findings to Producer ServicesSetup and maintain yearly updates of:Overhead RatesContribution MarginsLabour RatesWeekly Reporting of:Hog PricingHopper ScorecardOperational ScorecardSales and Chilled Pork P&L statementsSenior Leadership ScorecardVarious other reportsBackup and support (problem solving) for A/P, A/R, InvoicingOperational accounting functionsLiaise with external partners on capital project reimbursements (grants); identifying or actioning opportunitiesAnalysis to provide insights on cost drivers and efficienciesWork with large datasets to develop reporting metrics and summarize key findingsIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement in reporting, automation, and process efficienciesSpecial Projects as assignedPersonal DevelopmentAttend company required trainingRemain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibilityAttend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessionsQualificationsBachelor?s Degree and 1 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the food industry)Strong Data Analysis- and Modeling skills, turning data into insightsAbility to identify inefficiencies and create practical solutionsAttention to detail, organization and time managementStrong computer skills, especially MS Excel, PowerBI (preferred) and ERP system.Key CompetenciesService ExcellenceDisplays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and externalFocus on strong internal and external customer service skillsProactive with a strong attention to detailAccountability and InitiativeTake ownership of your work and meet all commitmentsTakes initiative and demonstrates ado whatever it takeswork ethic to get the work doneFocus on continuous improvementPeople are our FoundationTreats others with fairness and respectDisplays a willingness to receive assistance from others, and returns the favour back to themWorking ConditionsN/APhysical RequirementsN/AKey Performance IndicatorsQuantitative:Completed projects (including the quality and accuracy of the completed project), timeliness of completion as compared to original agreed timelines, and completed documentationQualitative:Ease of use by the userFeedback from major internal and external contactsWhy Work at Conestoga Meats?Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and departmentStable full-time hours; no rotating shiftsEmployee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of servicePension plan and company matching at 1 year of serviceFloater day given on top of vacation daysDiverse work