Job Description

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Cavendish Farms operations for Finance Student to join our teams in Dieppe, New Brunswick, for the Summer 2024 Work Term.

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head Office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.

Reporting to the Finance Systems and Process Lead, the summer student would receive an opportunity to get a comprehensive understanding of many aspects of Cavendish Farms Finance Systems and Processes.

This role offers great opportunity for visibility and career development. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a "Can-Do" attitude and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in business or accounting,
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
• Organized, detail-oriented \xe2\x80\x93 excellent follow-up skills are essential.
• Ability to quickly adjust/adapt to change.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player.
• Process focus.
• Technology / systems proficiency.
• Office 365 proficiency.

The Main Duties/Responsibilities of This Role Include:

• Assist with creating process documentation and process flows and reviewing with Finance department managers.
• Reviewing and updating process architecture to ensure its compliance.
• Aid in report and dashboard building.
• Assist Finance Process Data Leads with system optimization initiatives.
• Supporting Finance Process Data Leads for various tasks.

Critical experiences gained:

Understanding of various Finance department processes and systems through hands on experience such as Manufacturing Accounting, Pricing and Financial Accounting

Plant tour to see our manufacturing process in action

Learning of Procedure Flow process mapping software, TM1 Planning Analytics and E1 ERP system

Why join us:

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
• Future growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies.
• Real responsibility, from day one.
• Mentorship from industry-leading experts, including career development discussions.
• The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard.
• Hands-on work term in our state-of-the-art facilities alongside our world-class professionals.
• We will pay co-op fees up to $1000 if your work term is applicable to your education.

Work Address \xe2\x80\x93 100 Midland Drive, Dieppe, NB, E1A 6X4

Each student is responsible to provide their own reliable form of transportation to and from work.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online. The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jan 16, 2024

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