Senior Financial Analyst Transformation-ERP (2 years contract)

Ready to Make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a Contract opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst Transformation-ERP ( 2 years contract ). This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Calgary, AB.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

As a Senior Financial Analyst Transformation-ERP with Sobeys you will:

• Lead, plan, and execute exciting projects that are planned as part of the investment in analytics and technology.
• Collaborates with Finance stakeholders to define future state business requirements by brining in knowledge of current state Finance functional processes, data, best practices, and systems knowledge.
• Support ERP Finance team and stakeholders conceptualize & translates business requirements into functional requirements and assist in the delivery process with technology partners.
• Participates in the design and review of the solution that will address the business requirements.
• Participates in data, analytics, and reporting conversion discussions to identify opportunities to stream-line and provides input into critical decisions. 
• Participates in the planning, execution and support for various phases including integration testing, User Acceptance Testing, and deployment.
• Provides input as required on key program activities and deliverables that require business-specific local expertise including change impact identification; risk & mitigation planning, testing activities, cutover planning, aspects of end training and other project activities.
• Collaborates with Organizational Change Management (OCM) Lead and Training Lead to develop content and train end-users on how to correctly input and extract data from the new system and how to generate and read reports; provides ongoing support to ensure adoption of new tools, technology, and processes for reporting.
• Contributes to cutover and hyper care planning and execution; contributes to cutover decision-making.
• Participates in change network, advocacy, and user enablement as applicable.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of organization, project teams and external partners.

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What you have to offer:

Your experience and resume will show us:

• Understanding of financial processes, practices, and tools used in the finance function. Specific knowledge of best practices in one or more areas of Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Period End Close, Fixed Assets, Indirect procurement, spend management, consolidation and intercompany will be an asset.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC, and specifically in Financials
• Understanding of business analysis concepts, tools, and techniques to identify business needs and determine solutions.
• Knowledge of communication concepts, tools, and techniques to accurately and effectively transmit ideas, complex concepts, or difficult messages. 
• Knowledge of collaboration techniques and ability to apply them effectively in co-located, virtual and hybrid team environments. 
• Knowledge of and ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to generate options, evaluate and select actions to solve complex problems and achieve organization long-range goals and vision.
• Problems and improve processes in both creative and innovative ways.
• Involvement in delivery of projects, preferably for full project life cycle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office and MS Excel.