Project Manager – Finance Transformation

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking a Project Manager to lead a large-scale Finance Transformation program using Oracle ERP. The role involves guiding feasibility, planning, design, and deployment, coordinating with Deloitte, Oracle, and finance leaders.

Hybrid work in Toronto or Mississauga (2x per week) with an initial 6-month contract and extension potential. You will manage budgets, timelines, risks, and executive communications, delivering finance modernization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a business/finance/IT field.
• 8+ years of project management experience leading enterprise transformations.
• Proven track record delivering finance transformation programs across the full finance lifecycle.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP or Oracle Finance implementations.
• Strong stakeholder management with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, governance, and delivery of a large-scale Finance Transformation program focused on Oracle ERP.
• Partner with finance leadership, technology teams, Deloitte, Oracle, and stakeholders to set scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery plans.
• Manage activities across feasibility, planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment phases.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across finance, accounting, reporting, costing, risk, compliance, and technology.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Project Manager – Finance Transformation (Oracle ERP)

Engagement

Contract (6 Months – ability to extend based on performance)

Client

Our client is one of Canada’s leading financial services organizations, located in the Greater Toronto Area. The organization is undertaking a large-scale, multi-year Finance Transformation initiative focused on modernizing core finance processes, reporting capabilities, costing functions, and enterprise finance operations. This strategic program represents a significant investment and will leverage Oracle ERP as the target platform, with Deloitte serving as the implementation partner. The Project Manager will play a critical role in guiding the initiative from feasibility through implementation while coordinating a diverse group of executive stakeholders and delivery partners.

Work Location

Toronto or Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid 2x/week, no exceptions)

Position Overview

• Lead the planning, execution, governance, and delivery of a large-scale Finance Transformation program focused on Oracle ERP implementation.
• Partner with finance leadership, technology teams, Deloitte, Oracle, and business stakeholders to establish project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery plans.
• Manage project activities throughout the feasibility, planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment phases.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across finance, accounting, reporting, costing, risk, compliance, and technology functions.
• Establish project governance frameworks, steering committee materials, executive reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, issues, and change impacts while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with vendors and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of Oracle Finance solutions.
• Drive project planning, resource coordination, milestone tracking, status reporting, and overall program execution.
• Support organizational readiness, business change management, and stakeholder engagement activities throughout the transformation journey.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with internal governance standards, financial controls, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk frameworks.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience leading complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering Finance Transformation programs across the full finance lifecycle, including financial reporting, cost accounting, finance operations, and governance.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes within large enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience managing Oracle ERP or Oracle Finance implementation projects (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience managing large‑scale ERP, finance modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management experience working with executive leadership, finance teams, technology teams, and third‑party vendors.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, project governance, risks, issues, and executive communications.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Nice to Have

• Financial services, banking, capital markets, or wealth management experience.
• Experience working with major systems integrators such as Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, or similar consulting organizations.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise ERP programs involving finance, risk, compliance, and regulatory functions.
• Exposure to change management, operating model transformation, and business process redesign initiatives.

Project Details

• Multi-year Finance Transformation program with significant enterprise investment.
• Oracle ERP has been selected as the target finance platform.
• Deloitte serves as the systems integrator and implementation partner.
• The project is currently in the feasibility and planning phase.
• Implementation activities are expected to begin in late 2026.
• Key stakeholders include Finance Leadership, CFO Office, Finance Reporting Teams, Costing Teams, Risk & Compliance, Oracle, Deloitte, and executive project sponsors.
• Project Manager will report into the Program Leadership team and oversee broad stakeholder engagement across all workstreams.
• Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension.
• Rehires who left the organization in good standing will be considered.

PAY DETAILS

$90 an hour

Only those who are qualified will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current open position.

Additional Information

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.