Scope of PositionThe Finance Business Systems Lead leverages data analytics and AI‑enabled technologies to deliver strategic financial and operational insights that support profitability and operational excellence across multiple divisions. This role partners with Finance Managers, divisional teams, and leadership to modernize financial reporting, enhance financial controls, and provide forward‑looking, insight‑driven decision support. Lead S/4HANA implementation activities for Finance, coordinating requirements, testing support, and post‑go‑live reporting enhancements in collaboration with divisional stakeholders and IT. The position also provides ongoing ad hoc analytical support to the Vice President, Finance.Key ResponsibilitiesAI & Automation Integration: Lead the evaluation and implementation of advanced analytics, AI capabilities, automation, and reporting solutions at both group and divisional levels. Deploy technology‑enabled KPIs, dashboards, and financial processes aligned to operational processes and performance drivers. Build advanced reporting frameworks focused on key balance sheet drivers (inventory, AR, AP) and critical P&L; drivers (overtime, scrap, freight). Assess financial and operational controls, identifying gaps and recommending AI‑driven enhancements to improve accuracy, timeliness, and risk mitigation.Financial Reporting & Forecasting: Coordinate and consolidate monthly and quarterly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency across divisions. Reconcile and validate intercompany transactions and review divisional reporting packages,



investigating variances and ensuring compliance with group standards. Monitor key financial and operational metrics, translating data into clear, actionable insights for management. Support divisional teams with vendor callback confirmations to strengthen financial controls.Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;): Support quarterly forecasting and the annual budgeting process, including consolidation of divisional financials and preparation of management presentations. Analyze variances between actual, forecasted, and budgeted results and recommend corrective actions. Support profitability improvement and executive decision‑making through ad hoc, time‑sensitive financial analyses.Key RelationshipsLead the finance workstream for SAP S/4HANA deployment and stabilization, partnering with divisional teams and corporate IT to define reporting requirements, support testing/user readiness, and drive adoption of standardized finance processes and data. Works closely with Finance Managers, the VP of Finance, and cross‑functional teams (Finance, Operations, HR) to deliver high‑quality insights.



Partners with group office leadership and plant management to support data‑driven operational and financial decisions. Collaborates with divisional and corporate IT teams to deploy AI tools, automation solutions, and reporting platforms.Basic RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or Computer Science (with finance exposure)Hands‑on experience applying analytics, AI and automation tools (e.G., PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity) to finance processesMinimum 3 years of experience in finance, FP&A;, accounting, or IT‑enabled finance roles within a data‑driven environmentExperience in a project‑based manufacturing or automotive workplace preferred; SAP ERP exposure requiredAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skills with strong systems and data integration capabilityStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex insights for non‑financial stakeholdersBig 4 accounting experience is considered a strong assetCompensationThe total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be: $84,000.00 - $134,000.00.EEO StatementWe thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment‑related accommodations for disabilities are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Business Systems Lead - $84,000 - $134,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Multimatic
📍 Winnipeg