SAP S / 4HANA Finance Lead

Transalta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TransAlta seeks a SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead to drive financial process optimization within their IT team. This role involves managing complex finance projects, leveraging enhanced S/4HANA capabilities, and ensuring efficient financial reporting and analytics in a dynamic environment. The candidate should possess extensive SAP Finance experience, particularly in optimizing post-upgrade systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual and long-term incentives

Company-matching pension plan

Flexible health benefits

Generous vacation days

Learning and development programs

Employee recognition rewards

Annual wellness allowance

Qualifications

• 8+ years total SAP Finance experience
• 3+ years hands-on S/4HANA FICO experience
• Proven experience with S/4HANA post-upgrade optimization

Responsibilities

• Lead post-upgrade optimization and continuous improvement for S/4HANA Finance modules
• Coordinate finance projects with outsourced development teams
• Design and implement automated controls for financial processes

Skills

Financial Process Optimization

Project Coordination

System Enhancement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology

Tools

S/4HANA

RPA Tools

Job description

SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead

WHO WE ARE

Our Power, Your Possibilities

At TransAlta, we don’t just generate electricity—we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy and we’ll provide the platform.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead to join our IT Team. In this role, you’ll report to the IT Solutions Manager - ERP and will play a key part in driving financial process optimization and system enhancement initiatives for our freshly upgraded S/4HANA on RISE environment. This role requires proven expertise in S/4HANA Finance modules, post-upgrade optimization experience, and the ability to coordinate complex projects with business stakeholders and outsourced vendor teams while maximizing the value of our newly upgraded system.

This position is based at our Downtown Calgary Head Office, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Strategic Leadership:

• Lead post-upgrade optimization and continuous improvement for S/4HANA Finance modules (FI/CO, PS, TRM, Cash) in our freshly upgraded environment
• Coordinate complex finance projects with outsourced development teams and internal stakeholders for customizations and integrations
• Develop comprehensive 3-year finance technology roadmap leveraging new S/4HANA upgrade capabilities

Operational Excellence:

• Lead business process reengineering initiatives leveraging S/4HANA finance capabilities
• Implement month-end close optimization and automation opportunities
• Design and deploy real-time financial reporting and analytics solutions
• Provide Level 3 support and escalation resolution for complex finance issues

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as subject matter expert for S/4HANA Finance module configurations and customizations
• Oversee integration between S/4HANA and external financial systems (planning, consolidation, etc.)
• Lead testing and validation for system updates and finance-related enhancements
• Design and implement automated controls and audit trails for financial processes

ABOUT YOU

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years total SAP Finance experience with minimum 3+ years hands-on S/4HANA FICO
• Proven experience with S/4HANA post-upgrade optimization and finance transformation in newly upgraded environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
• CPA, or equivalent finance certification preferred
• Experience with SAP BPC or SAP Analytics Cloud for planning and consolidation
• Knowledge of RPA tools for finance process automation

THE PERKS

• Competitive salary
• Annual and long-term incentives available for select roles
• Company-matching pension plan
• Flexible health benefits for you and your family
• Generous vacation and personal days
• Learning and development programs
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Annual wellness allowance

Explore our Employee Experience Booklet on our Careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing: transalta/careers

OUR CULTURE

At TransAlta, we’re driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging—creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we’re committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.

Ready to Power Up With Us?

Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification, or credit checks. ‘Safety sensitive positions’ will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those progressing will be contacted.