Functional System Analyst (Finance)About Tree of Life Canada
Our core purpose is "To Help Canada Eat Well and Live Well."
Tree of Life Canada ULC is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process for candidates with disabilities.
About the Role
The Functional System Analyst (Finance) is responsible for managing business requirements and end-user issues within SAP Finance by analyzing financial transactions, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and developing effective system solutions. This role partners closely with Finance and cross-functional business teams to optimize financial processes, support SAP FICO, improve reporting capabilities, maintain operational stability, and ensure data integrity across multiple business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and participate in food safety programs, including SQF (Safe Quality Food).
- Resolve SAP Finance system and business process issues submitted through the ticketing system.
- Analyze complex cross-functional business processes and identify functional and integration requirements.
- Develop and implement solutions to improve finance processes, system integration, and overall SAP performance.
- Partner with Finance to define and document business requirements for new financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to optimize finance processes and maximize SAP capabilities.
- Support SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Budgeting and Planning implementation.
- Evaluate potential cost savings and business benefits related to Makira OCR implementation.
- Lead day-to-day resolution of SAP Finance issues raised by business users.
- Optimize finance integration processes, including deductions, dispute management, MCBs, and KPDs.
- Build strong working relationships with leadership, business managers, and subject matter experts.
- Communicate effectively with business stakeholders to align expectations and ensure operational excellence.
- Lead functional requirement definition, testing, training, and implementation activities.
- Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Develop training materials and facilitate knowledge transfer following implementation.
- Prepare presentations for senior leadership outlining project progress, results, risks, and support needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- SAP FICO Certification (required).
- 7+ years of SAP experience focused on:
- SAP Finance (FICO)
- Business Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Finance Systems Support
- SAP Implementations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience documenting business requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex business issues.
- General knowledge of Information Systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification.
- Experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Distribution, Retail, or Supply Chain industries.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Visio.
- Power BI experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of EDI and multi-system integrations.
- Experience working within Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.
What You'll Bring
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to build relationships across business and IT teams.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
- Experience driving process improvements and system optimization.
- Passion for delivering solutions that improve business performance
Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON
