About Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
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bWork in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professional
sBecome part of a teamwork focused cultur
eBe a part of an organization that supports your future growth pat
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Reports to: FP&A Direct
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Responsibiliti
- es:Operating Expense Budget Tracking: Prepare and analyze expenses by cost centers, identify trends, variances vs budgets, and provide insightful analysis and explanatio
- ns.Operating Expense Budget Development: Forecast operating expenses for future periods, incorporating business drivers and assumptio
- ns.Work cross-functionally with senior leaders on Annual Workforce Planning & Site Performance Calibration as part of Annual Budget Proce
- ss.Monitor and report on key operational performance metrics like Yield & Scrap factor, analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improveme
- nt.Work cross-functionally to drive operating efficiency (cost saving idea generation, quantification, resource planning, execution) through manufacturing process improvements/automation, vendor contract negotiations, e
- tc.Analyze warehousing and supply chain logistics costs, including transportation, inventory carrying costs, and facility expenses; develop monthly tracker with variable KPI and Work with cost owner to drive savings/efficienc
- iesAssist in preparation of Board of Director monthly/qtly presentatio
- ns.Fulfill any financial audit reques
- ts.Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & G
- MP.Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, e
- tc.Other duties as assign
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Qualificati
- ons:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related f
- ield1 to 3 years of experience in financial planning and anal
- ysisProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Ex
- cel)High level communication skills to interact with all levels of manage
- mentAble to organize, multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficie
- ntlyCPA designation (earned or working towards) an a
- ssetNB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work pe
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Why Jo
in UsWe believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied custo
mers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection pr