Senior Financial System Analyst

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory organization in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to optimize its finance information systems. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to recommend, implement, and resolve issues related to financial applications. The ideal candidate has a degree in IT, 5+ years in finance, and knowledge of ERP systems. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Employer-paid Health Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid flex and sick days

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• University degree in Information Technology and Management Information systems with a background in Finance and Accounting.
• 5+ years’ experience in a mid to large enterprise Finance department.
• Solid understanding of both Finance and IT terminologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate systems or software integrations incorporating all relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze Finance related business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions.

Skills

Accounting and Finance processes

Technology expertise

Excellent verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in Information Technology and Management Information Systems

5+ years experience in Finance department

Experience with Microsoft 365 Business Central

Change management experience

Tools

Large ERP systems

Microsoft 365 Business Central

Emburse / Chrome River

Workday Adaptive Insights

Job description

40 Temperance Street

Suite 2600

Toronto, ON M5H0B4, CAN

Description

Department : Finance

Location : Toronto

Status : Permanent Full-Time (Hybrid)

Day in the life of :

Reporting to the Director, Finance Operations, the Senior Financial Systems Analyst will be the financial systems subject matter expert and work with internal and external stakeholders to successfully administer the management and oversight of the different finance information systems in support of all finance functions.

The mandate is to drive optimization of our financial systems in collaboration with other team members by reviewing existing and proposed financial applications including recommending, implementing, and testing solutions along with identifying and resolving reported financial system issues in a timely and effective manner.

Core Responsibilities :

• Oversee and coordinate systems or software integrations incorporating all relevant stakeholders
• Analyze Finance related business processes and identify opportunities for improvement in relation to the appropriate financial system.
• Work with cross-functional teams and software vendors to develop and implement solutions for Finance systems and integrations.
• Review existing and proposed financial applications and recommend, implement, and test solutions.
• Identify and track reported financial systems issues to determine corrective course of action.
• Lead all aspects of data migrations and review of integration functional specifications.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including policies, procedures, SOPs and training manuals.
• Collaborate with software vendors, IT and other business functions to ensure the integration of Finance modules with other related (inter-departmental) systems and applications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in Finance areas.
• Provide end-user support and training on all Finance systems.

Education / Experience :

University degree in Information Technology and Management Information systems with a background in Finance and Accounting.

5+ years’ experience in a mid to large enterprise Finance department.

Solid understanding of both Finance and IT terminologies.

Experience with all modules of large complex ERP systems / programs and finance process integration initiatives.

Experience with Microsoft 365 Business Central, Emburse / Chrome river and Workday Adaptive Insights would be an asset.

Change management experience an asset.

Key Skills and Competencies :

Robust understanding of accounting and finance processes.

Technology expertise and proficiency with relevant systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail

Solid analytical, planning, problem-solving, negotiating and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to work with different personalities and build positive relationships

What we offer :

Competitive base salary in alignment with market

Performance based bonus

Hybrid work environment

Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Paid flex days and sick days

Maternity Leave Of Absence / Paternity Leave Of Absence top up

Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations.

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) :

Our purpose and our impact :

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career : protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment :

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

Our Commitment :

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.

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