Senior Finance Applications Lead, Workday & Analytics

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks a Senior Finance Systems Analyst to translate business requirements into technical specifications, particularly for finance modules like Workday. You will configure, maintain, and develop cloud finance applications, support testing, and deliver analytics and reporting to support decision-making.

In this role you collaborate with campus units, provide training, user guides, and change-management support to enhance administrative efficiency and service quality.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Commerce/Administration/Business Tech management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting business units and system needs.
• Experience with Workday and related trainings/certifications is an asset.
• Experience in project and change management.
• Knowledge of finance processes, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting using BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Understands customers' operational and strategic needs; provides expert advice to improve processes or configurations.
• Maintains and updates business processes, data masters, and master data relationships in line with design principles and governance.
• Assigns security roles, develops custom reports, and ensures data integrity across ERP modules and finance applications.
• Supports change management and continuous improvement across the University and facilitates smooth transitions.

Skills

Finance processes

Project management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Client liaison

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Commerce/Administration/Business Technology Management

Tools

Workday

Excel

BI tools

Job description

University of Ottawa seeks a Senior Finance Systems Analyst to translate business requirements into technical specifications, particularly for finance modules like Workday. You will configure, maintain, and develop cloud finance applications, support testing, and deliver analytics and reporting to support decision-making.

In this role you collaborate with campus units, provide training, user guides, and change-management support to enhance administrative efficiency and service quality.