Analyst, Finance Automation

Sandman Hotel Group; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Properties Corporation, Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Finance Automation Analyst to design and implement automation for accounting and finance processes using Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will streamline finance workflows to improve efficiency and controls.

The role collaborates with Finance, IT, Payroll, AP/AR, and Data & Analytics, tackling procure-to-pay, record-to-report, order-to-cash, and bank reconciliation projects, while staying current on platform features and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, or Computer Science.
• Excellent communicator, self‑motivated and collaborative team player.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation by mapping current processes within Finance.
• Collaborate with IT to design and deploy automation infrastructure.
• Lead end‑to‑end design, build, test, and deployment of Power Platform apps and workflows for Finance, reducing manual tasks.
• Perform testing, validation, and optimization to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for Power Platform solutions and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Self‑motivation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/CS

Tools

Power Platform

PowerApps

PowerAutomate

PowerPages

PowerBi

Dataverse

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Job description

Employer

Northland Properties Corporation (NPC)

Location

Support Centre, Vancouver, BC

Employment Type

Full Time

Compensation Range

$60,000-80,000

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision, RRSP, Paid Time Off, Employee Perks.

Job Overview

Northland Properties is recognized throughout Canada as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, sports, and construction. The Vision of the Northland Finance Leadership team is to develop a world class, industry leading finance function with scalable capabilities and processes to support finance operations, business growth, and compliance. The Finance Automation Analyst will support the Finance Automation Manager by identifying, designing, and implementing process automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, internal controls, and data integration within the Accounting/Finance function. This role collaborates closely with Finance and cross‑functional teams (e.g. Accounting, IT, Payroll, AP/AR, Data & Analytics) to streamline processes using tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerPages, PowerBi, Dataverse). The primary goal of this role is to streamline accounting and finance processes to enhance the efficiency of both the Finance team and the overall company.

Responsibilities

• Work with inter‑department Finance and business stakeholders to better understand processes being conducted today and identify opportunities for automation.
• Collaborate with the IT department to assess, adopt, and implement infrastructure for automation.
• Support the end‑to‑end design, build, and deployment of finance specific apps and automated workflows using Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse) to reduce or eliminate manual and repetitive tasks, specifically within Finance but also within the broader business where applicable. Activities include requirements gathering, solution design, build, test, deployment, and implementation. Examples of the types of projects the successful candidate would be involved in include automating:
  • Procure to pay process
  • Record to report
  • Order to cash
  • Bank reconciliation
• Conduct testing, validation, and refinement of automation solutions to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for Power Platform applications and workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Power Platform components.
• Stay updated on the latest Power Platform features and best practices.
• Assist in change management activities such as user training, ongoing support, and issue resolution to ensure the effective adoption of developed tools or automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, or Computer Science.
• Excellent communicator, self‑motivated and driven team player with the ability to build relationships and community with coworkers and cross‑functional partners.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years working in accounting or operational functions with a track record of deploying streamlined and automated solutions.
• Experience developing automation solutions on the Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerPages, PowerBi, Dataverse).
• Experience in low‑code/no‑code development.
• Understanding of user experience (UX) design principles.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O.

EEO Statement

NPC uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. NPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. NPC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email [e-mail]. NPC takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.