Our client offers global life insurance. They are looking for a Senior Finance Systems Analyst to join our Global Finance Transformation team during a period of significant change.
This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise combined with transformation delivery capability. You will work closely with Finance, Technology, and global stakeholders to design, test, and implement system and process improvements, while ensuring the integrity of financial reporting throughout.
This role represents a compelling opportunity to join the finance team during a dynamic period of transformation. As a Senior Finance Systems Analyst, you will play a critical role in documenting, testing, and delivering on the finance project objectives.
Why Work Here Opportunity for career progression and development
Flexible culture with tenured leaders and a hybrid working arrangement
The company is going through tremendous growth. Global organization
About the Opportunity Enhancement Projects & Change Implementation Lead end-to-end delivery of finance transformation initiatives, including planning, execution, documentation, and stakeholder communication
Design and execute system testing (UAT), including development of test scripts, validation of outputs, and documentation of results
Rebuild and validate financial reports under recent systems to ensure accuracy and completeness
Identify opportunities to standardize and streamline finance processes across global teams
Collaborate with external implementation partners and internal Technology teams to deliver scalable solutions
Develop clear, structured documentation including business requirements, process flows, and solution designs
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management Proactively engage with global stakeholders across Finance,



Technology and the overall back office
Build strong working relationships with Subject Matter Experts to support successful delivery
Act as a bridge between Finance and Technology, translating business requirements into system solutions
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions effectively to senior stakeholders
Support training and adoption of new systems and processes across the Finance community
Contribute to a structured and disciplined change management approach across transformation initiatives
Finance Systems Ownership & Change Control Act as a key Finance representative in the governance, design, and ongoing evolution of finance systems
Partner closely with Technology teams to deliver system enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution
Support and influence change control processes to ensure alignment with accounting and reporting requirements
Evaluate the financial and operational impact of system changes, ensuring appropriate controls and auditability
Troubleshoot system and data issues, coordinating resolution across Finance and Technology teams
Provide subject matter expertise on financial reporting implications across system changes and transformation initiatives
Data Oversight & Maintenance Own and maintain finance system data structures, including mappings, hierarchies, and reporting dimensions
Ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple entities, accounting bases (IFRS, US GAAP, Tax),



and reporting environments
Analyze large, complex financial data sets to identify inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Oversee data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance throughout transformation activities
Collaborate with Technology and data teams to improve data architecture, governance, and controls
Support the creation and validation of reporting outputs, including management reporting and financial disclosures
Financial Analysis & Reporting Support Prepare and analyze financial information associated with transformation activities, including journal entries and opening balance sheets
Support reporting requirements during system transitions and cutover periods
Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, global finance teams, and auditors as required
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to broader finance initiatives
About You Proven experience working with finance systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and transformation initiatives
4+ years of experience in financial accounting, reporting, and finance transformation or project delivery
Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, Tax) and financial reporting processes
Experience in multi-entity and multi-GAAP environments (insurance/reinsurance experience is an asset)
Strong data analysis capability with advanced Excel and reporting tools
Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000/year
You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
the individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses
can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan

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📌 Senior System Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Vaco by Highspring
📍 Ontario