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SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead

At TransAlta, we don’t just generate electricity‑we generate chance. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy - we’ll provide the platform .

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead Analyst to drive financial process optimization and system enhancement initiatives for our freshly upgraded S/4HANA on RISE environment. This position is based out of our Downtown Calgary Head Office , with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule .

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Strategic Leadership

- Lead post-upgrade optimization and continuous improvement for S/4HANA Finance modules (FI/CO, PS, TRM, Cash, OpenText VIM) in our freshly upgraded environment
- Coordinate complex finance projects with outsourced development teams and internal stakeholders for customizations and integrations
- Develop comprehensive 3-year finance technology roadmap leveraging new S/4HANA upgrade capabilities

Operational Excellence

- Lead business process reengineering initiatives leveraging S/4HANA finance capabilities
- Implement month‑end close optimization and automation opportunities
- Design and deploy real‑time financial reporting and analytics solutions
- Provide Level 3 support and escalation resolution for complex finance issues

Technical Leadership

- Serve as subject matter expert for S/4HANA Finance module configurations and customizations
- Oversee integration between S/4HANA and external financial systems (planning, consolidation, etc.)




- Lead testing and validation for system updates and finance-related enhancements
- Design and implement automated controls and audit trails for financial processes

ABOUT YOU

- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field
- 8+ years total SAP Finance experience with minimum 3+ years hands‑on S/4HANA FICO
- CRITICAL: Proven experience with S/4HANA post‑upgrade optimization and finance transformation in newly upgraded environments

Preferred Qualifications

- SAP S/4HANA Finance certification
- CPA, or equivalent finance certification
- Experience with SAP BPC or SAP Analytics Cloud for planning and consolidation
- Knowledge of RPA tools for finance process automation

THE PERKS

- Competitive salary
- Annual and long‑term incentives available for select roles
- Company‑matching pension plan
- Flexible health benefits for you and your family
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Learning and development programs
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Annual wellness allowance

OUR CULTURE

At TransAlta, we’re driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging — creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we’re committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks. ‘Safety sensitive positions’ will be required to complete pre‑employment testing.

📌 SAP S/4 HANA Finance Lead (Calgary)
🏢 TransAlta
📍 Calgary