Senior Manager, Projects

Vaco Recruiter Services; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Oshawa is seeking a professional to lead the implementation of a Finance ERP system. This role requires optimizing financial processes and collaborating with technical and non-technical teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, along with CPA or CA certification, and have over 8 years of progressive experience in finance management. Interested applicants must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

Benefits

Opportunity for promotion from within

Contribute to public outreach and engagement efforts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business operations.
• Hands-on experience as a finance practitioner with exposure to ERP systems.
• Proven ability to optimize financial processes and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Finance ERP system.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Analyze and document existing financial processes for improvements.

Skills

Financial planning

Data analysis

Process improvement

ERP systems

Financial forecasting

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Professional designation such as CPA, CA

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a renewable energy company. They are looking for a professional who will be responsible for enhancing financial processes, improving operational efficiencies, and ensuring the seamless implementation of ERP solutions. This role requires a practical finance practitioner with experience in ERP systems, strong process improvement expertise, and the ability to bridge business requirements with implementation efforts.

Why Work Here?

• Work for a world-class company with ability and preference to promote from within.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to the company’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

About the Opportunity

• Lead the implementation of Finance ERP system, ensuring alignment with financial processes and operational goals.
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure ERP solutions meet Finance needs.
• Analyze and document existing financial processes, identifying opportunities for process improvement and implement digital enhancement.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to integrate ERP functionality with the company’s finance objectives.
• Foster collaboration across finance, IT, System Integrator, and business teams to ensure alignment and accountability in achieving transformation goals.
• Ensure that financial processes are documented and designed to scale with the company’s operational needs.
• Stay informed of industry trends to introduce innovative practices and tools for finance transformation.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional designations such as CPA, CA is required.
• Robust FP&A expertise, including financial planning, forecasting, and data analysis
• Expertise in financial data modelling
• Hands-on experience as a finance practitioner (e.g., controller, finance manager) with exposure to ERP systems.
• Proven ability to optimize financial processes and implement practical solutions within large organizations
• Strong understanding of finance processes and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable steps for ERP system implementations
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business operations.

To apply, click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume in MS Word or Rich Text formats. Please quote #456158 when referencing this job. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.