Manager, Finance Systems Business Analysis

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Company: CGL
Department: Financial Acctg Services
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As the Manager, Finance Systems Business Analysis, you will lead a team that helps create and sustain effective client service and partnerships across the group of companies. You will manage the overall stability and health of our various finance systems and ensure key controls are in place and operating effectively. Strong business knowledge and strategic thinking will be key to providing leadership to the team as they execute strategic or regulatory-related projects or initiatives. You will apply best practices and methodologies in planning and project management.

How you will create impact:

• You will provide leadership and support to Business Analysts and members of the finance community to ensure effective delivery of finance systems solutions and business analysis services.
• You will manage finance systems by ensuring processes, controls, and documentation are established, maintained, and continuously improved for large-scale production environments.
• You will develop and enhance policies, practices, and methodologies while monitoring compliance with corporate policies, governance requirements, and internal controls.
• You will lead complex and large-scale initiatives by facilitating decision-making, managing risks, and supporting organizational change.
• You will develop an engaged team through orientation, training, cross-training, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• You will oversee workload planning and monitor progress against timelines to ensure successful execution of key priorities and initiatives.
• You will build strong stakeholder relationships while acting as a project lead, workstream lead, subject matter expert, and resource leader across finance, business, and technology teams.

How you will succeed:

• You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team's work with organizational goals.
• You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
• You use critical thinking to guide decision making.
• You build collaborative relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives and drive successful outcomes.

To join our team:

• You have 3-5 years of experience in finance systems, business analysis, project management, financial operations, or a related field.
• You have experience leading cross-functional projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• You have experience supporting financial systems, governance processes, compliance requirements, and internal controls.
• You have a post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• You have strong knowledge of financial and business operations, including insurance accounting, billing, payments, treasury, and banking.
• You have strong knowledge of compliance and risk management practices, internal controls, and project delivery methodologies.
• You have experience collaborating across functional disciplines, organizational levels, and legal entities to build consensus and drive results.
• You hold an Advanced Certificate in Business Analysis, a Project Management designation, or are actively working towards obtaining one.
• Holding a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.
• Having experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud and finance source systems is an asset.
• Having knowledge of insurance operations, including billing and payment processes, is an asset.

What you need to know:

• Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required during production outages and critical project deliveries will be required.
• You will be subject to a criminal and consumer background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Expected salary $91,058.00 to $141,058.00 +

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.​

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

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