Financial Systems Specialist

Midland Transport is seeking a collaborative and solutions-focused Financial System Specialist to support the continued evolution of our Finance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities. Based at our Head Office in Dieppe, NB, this role will work across Finance, IT, and business functions to build, support, and optimize standardized processes and reporting solutions that drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making. The successful candidate will represent Finance in cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives, ensuring business requirements are effectively captured and delivered while partnering closely with Midland’s Transformation team to drive innovation and enterprise-wide improvements.

• Manage optimization initiatives and support requests across Finance systems, including E1, TM1, Medius, Analytics, and Reporting.
  
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reporting, and user experience.
  
• Contribute to solution design activities, ensuring business requirements are accurately captured and addressed.
  
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and analytics tools to support business decision-making.
  
• Partner with stakeholders to implement system and process changes while promoting clear communication and user adoption.
  
• Lead and support testing, validation, and training activities for new system enhancements and process improvements.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within Midland’s ERP and related Finance systems.
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Finance systems, processes, and cross-functional business operations.
  
• Understand and assess the downstream impacts of changes within an integrated systems environment.
  
• Manage and coordinate projects and initiatives as assigned, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
  
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to support enterprise-wide transformation and continuous improvement efforts.
  
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational effectiveness.
  
• Support data integrity, process standardization, and best practices across Finance systems and reporting platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
  
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent) is considered an asset.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with business processes, financial systems, and core Finance concepts.
  
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, including system support, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
  
• Proven experience participating in ERP implementation and enhancement projects.
  
• Experience with system integrations, data migration, and enterprise system environments.
  
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex system and process issues.
  
• Proficiency in financial data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and data governance practices.
  
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical business solutions.
  
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Finance, IT, and business teams.
  
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives and driving continuous improvement is considered an asset.
  
• Ability to understand cross-functional business processes and assess the impact of changes within an integrated systems environment.