Senior ERP Functional Analyst

TEEMA; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior ERP Functional Analyst to enhance financial systems and processes. This role involves leading projects that impact financial reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive automation and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial systems management, a strong understanding of IFRS, and proficiency in ERP applications. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities will contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the finance function and support the overall efficiency of financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial systems management and ERP implementation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance role for systems projects impacting financial reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve processes.

Skills

Financial Systems Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Mindset

Project Management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

INFOR LN

Job description

Job Title: Senior ERP Functional Analyst
Location: Open to MTL and Brampton location, but Brampton is preferred – Hybrid, Mon, Tues, and Thurs onsite
Job ID: 79039

Overview:
The Senior Analyst, Financial Systems will work collaboratively with IT and other business areas to support the finance team in various initiatives ensuring current systems are managed, maintaining data integrity, and leading and implementing new tools. This role will drive automation and process improvements in Finance.

This position reports to the Director of Accounting within the corporate finance function.

What you will do:

• Lead finance role for new systems projects impacting financial reporting, accounting, taxation, and/or treasury.
• Work collaboratively with IT, other functional areas, and/or outside vendors to define business requirements, review initial process and program designs; and support system implementations and upgrades including integration and report requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, business, internal and external auditors, to address business needs and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting processes.
• Coordinate and execute tests related to systems changes, including system upgrades and patches and changes to integrations with the system.
• Provide ongoing support on financial systems and collaborate in supporting any other systems that impact financial data.
• Work with the finance/accounting team to identify inefficiencies and develop strategies with internal and/or external partners to automate existing manual finance processes.
• Ensure data integrity of financial systems for reporting and compliance with IFRS.
• Create project business cases to analyze processes, determine project scope, define resources, budget, and timelines and document the deliverables when/if required.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of finance processes, system requirements, and configurations, ensuring transparency and knowledge transfer to SMEs and other finance members as required.
• Provide training and support to end-users on system functionalities related to finance/accounting processes, fostering understanding and proficiency.

What you must have:

• 5+ years of financial systems management, including implementation or upgrade of existing ERP or other financial solutions to improve processes.
• Technical – strong understanding of computing fundamentals and technical systems, including network, hardware, systems administration, and development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, accounting information systems, business or finance/accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS reporting requirements. CPA or working towards CPA designation as an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of business processes and systems impacting financial statements and underlying accounting entries.
• Strong experience with Tier 1 ERP applications, preferably INFOR LN.
• Highly developed problem-solving and analytical skills with exceptional ability with Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint is advantageous.
• Strong ability to build trust and influence others. Communicate clearly and succinctly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Teamwork mindset – the ability to successfully interact with individuals within and outside of the organization.
• Possess initiative and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively work with/manage outside consultants.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Salary/Rate Range: $85,000 – $120,000 annually