Job Description

SJ Fine Foods Ltd. is a leading food production company committed to delivering high-quality and safe food products to our customers. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in being a trusted name in the food industry.

Job Summary

The Cost Analyst will support the Finance team by conducting detailed cost analysis and contributing to accurate financial reporting, inventory costing, and margin improvement initiatives. This role is critical in ensuring full-cycle accounting is completed in accordance with company procedures and reporting deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a hands-on approach to problem solving, and the ability to work closely with operations and procurement to ensure cost accuracy and inventory integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Costing & Margin Analysis

Maintain and update product costing models, including standard costs, BOM reviews, and generate new product costing. Analyze production variances including yield, waste, labor, and overhead to support cost optimization and margin improvement. Prepare and analyze transfer pricing and margin reports each period. Collaborate with operations to evaluate cost drivers and improve manufacturing efficiency. Support pricing decisions by evaluating cost impacts of recipe or production changes.

Inventory Costing & Control

Ensure accurate month-end valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods through inventory reconciliation. Track and analyze inventory movements; support cycle counts and physical inventory with financial validation. Investigate and report on inventory variances, product loss, rework, and scrap affecting cost integrity. Monitor cost trends in ingredients and packaging materials and communicate volatility risks to management.

Labor & Efficiency Monitoring

Analyze direct labor costs and efficiency against production output to identify inefficiencies. Track overtime and idle time trends, working with operations to improve labor utilization and scheduling.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Complete month-end closing activities including preparation and posting of journal entries. Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts with appropriate backup, for Controller's review and consolidation reporting. Assist in preparing cost-focused components of the annual operating budget and financial forecasts.

Capital & Project Cost Analysis

Evaluate cost implications and ROI for capital projects or equipment investments. Monitor actual vs. projected costs for initiatives affecting production or cost structure.

Administrative & Other Duties

Maintain well-organized financial records, reports, and reconciliations. Assist in audits and compliance reporting. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications & Skills

1. University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

2. CPA designation is preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA will also be considered.

3. Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or food processing environment.

4. Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, and full-cycle accounting.

5. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or inventory systems is an asset.

6. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

7. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.

8. Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Apply now

to become part of the SJ Fine Foods team where your impact matters and your growth is supported.

SJ Fine Foods Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Employee stock purchase plan Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

How many weeks notice do you need to provide to your current employer if you are selected for the job?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Cost accounting: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPA (preferred)
Location:

Saskatoon, SK S7K 5Y9 (required)
Work Location: In person