Shared Service Project Manager- Finance in Brampton, Ontario

Job Title: Shared Service Project Manager- Finance

Job Description

We are seeking a Shared Service Project Manager- Finance to lead finance-related projects, including financial system implementations, process automation, and financial reporting enhancements. The role involves overseeing project budgets, conducting financial analysis, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and communicating financial impacts to stakeholders. The Project Manager will work closely with leads, provide status updates, and be part of the decision-making process, requiring strong change management, articulation, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance-related projects for Shared Services (Accounting and Payroll), including financial system implementations, process automation, and financial reporting enhancements.

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.

• Conduct financial analysis to support project decisions, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculations, and financial forecasting.

• Ensure all projects adhere to financial regulations and internal controls, mitigating financial risks.

• Communicate financial impacts of projects to stakeholders, providing regular updates on financial performance and project milestones.

• Identify opportunities for financial process improvements, standardize financial procedures, and implement best practices across the organization.

• Provide status updates and reports to finance executives, working closely with leads and participating in decision-making processes.

• Manage projects in the areas of full cycle accounting, accounts payables, expenses, intercompany administration, full cycle payroll processing, HR admin support, and benefits & pensions administration.

Essential Skills

• Proven success in project management for various types of shared services transitions in finance with a minimum of 3 global scope transitions.

• Experience supporting ERP/HCM rollouts (for finance stream/payroll).

• Understanding of system integrations such as ADP, Ceridian, Oracle, Time & Attendance, Benefits platform, Banks, Travel Oracle Fusion (ERP/HCM).

• Ability to work effectively in a complex global organizational structure.

• Savvy with systems and technology, capable of quickly learning new platforms, tools, and systems.

• Experience implementing and managing shared services setups with formal SLAs and KPIs.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.

• Proficient in creating PowerPoint presentations and executive-level content.

• High level of maturity and confidentiality to support executive-level sensitive information and processes.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing and dynamic environment with evolving systems and processes.

• Proven ability to prioritize, set, and meet deadlines while working under tight constraints, and manage multiple tasks to completion simultaneously.

• Ability to work and contribute effectively towards solutions-based discussions.

• Self-regulated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Change management experience as part of project management role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Global shared service experience.

• PMP certification.

• Proficiency in German. ( Only candidates who have worked in Germany and understand the German culture very well will be considered ).

• Finance and accounting expertise.

• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• ERP implementation experience.

• HCM rollout experience.

• Knowledge of Oracle.

Work Environment

This role operates within a dynamic and fast-changing environment. The Project Manager will use various technologies and platforms, including ERP and HCM systems, and will be involved in complex global organizational structures. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as well as strong communication and process documentation skills. The work environment demands a high level of maturity and confidentiality to handle executive-level sensitive information and processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $7.25 – $7.25/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Brampton,ON.

À propos d’Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Aston Carter, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;

• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;

• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;

• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] (%[email protected]) pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.