Manager, EPM & Analytics Applications

Metrolinx

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

This role is an inoffice position (5 days per week). Our team is highly collaborative and much of our work benefits from inperson cocreation relationshipbuilding and handson partnership with leaders across the organization. We offer flexibility in start and end times while maintaining core business hours for shared availability across the team.

Our Financial Systems office is looking for a Manager EPM and Analytics Applications. The individual will oversee the sustainment and administration of the OneStream Planning Financial Close Reconciliation& Reporting System to ensure that both Budget Forecast and Actual financial and position (Headcount and FTE) data uploaded and reported from the system is complete accurate and available on a timely basis to the organization. This position will manage the existing OneStream Admin and Technology Lead positions which support the maintenance of the application artifacts integration scripts security metadata and data within the OneStream Planning & Reporting System.

In addition the Manager EPM & Analytics Applications will understand EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) product vision business needs and develop product roadmap to ensure alignment of goals and plans. Through the development of product roadmap the manager will advise the business on how they can leverage technology and innovation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their business.

What will I be doing

Discusses the data issue root cause and recommendations with the source system stewards for remediation.
Oversees the implementation of procedural changes and/or the testing of new functionality or system enhancements to maintain the integrity of the data.
Oversees the management of the EPM OneStream Planning & Reporting System to ensure that both Budget and Actual financial and position (Headcount and FTE) data uploaded and reported from the system is complete accurate and available on a timely basis to the organization.
The OneStream system houses the Financial Close Budgeting and Management Reporting of Revenues Expenses Positions (both Headcount and FTE) Capitalization and Cost Allocations for the Organization.
Identify opportunities to improve the applications and business processes as part of LEAN. Lead the business transformation for PBF (Planning Budget & Forecasting)
Provide leadership in the delivery of highly complex project initiatives and the sustainment for the entire suite of EPM OneStream applications
Define and approve project deliverables scope and timelines the what who how and when of a project. Work with clients internal I&IT specialists external consultants and other stakeholders to ensure that business requirements are clear and accurate
Lead control and coordinate all EPM systems processes procedures and administrative activities including process changes and project and operational documentation requirements
Stablished proper documentation and testing procedures following ITIL framework
Communicates within all levels of organization and interact with multiple stakeholders to achieve agreement on scope and schedule of projects
Facilitated business requirements gathering between the consultants and the client
Provide guidance to functional and technical design and ensure that the appropriate level of analysis and testing are performed
Manage change management process for application functional and technical enhancements in a response to business needs. This ensures successful deployment with no regression of existing system functionality and no impact to data integrity
Provides direction to the OneStream Administrator and contractors in the trouble-shooting of user system or data issues which the OneStream Admin is unable to handle him/herself by identifying root causes of the situation providing a solution and directing the fix.
Develops an intake process whereby the business can request data/reports that are not available or enhancement existing reports.
Develop and conduct training support and guidance to the organization on EPM OneStream application and Analytics application features and enhancements.
Manages staff involved in maintaining the system for EPM corporate financial planning and reporting (OneStream Planning Financial Close Reconciliation & Reporting System) and Analytics application.
Provides leadership coaching and motivation to employees in their work processes and performance to ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools and information to enable their full engagement; monitors the achievement of performance objectives and develops and implements action plans to address performance gaps
Manages transition plan to retain knowledge from third party contractors to ensure knowledge is retained in teams and with staff internal to Metrolinx.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of an undergraduate degree in information technology computer science or business administration or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated years of progressive experience in a combination of finance IT business process analysis and data governance.
Certifications or Designations: One of: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Certified General Accountant (CGA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Chartered Accountant (CA) ITIL Foundations Certifications or Agile certification would be assets
Experience establishing business processes data quality control data conversion data stewardship and metadata management
Understanding of information and information technology and its application to business problems
Ability to understand and communicate complex business requirements to technology teams
Experience with all aspects of the product development cycle as well as Agile methodology
Strong experience in functional area processes and procedures with direct systems experience related to financial (budget accounting) position (compensation benefits workforce planning) and project (salary capitalization) data.
Knowledge and hands-on use of software and database systems used in financial reporting (e.g. SQL Microsoft Excel) and OneStream Planning Financial Close and Reconciliation OneStream QuickView Oracle eBS Analytics
Verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities to prepare status reports updates and brief management; provide information and explanations of a technical nature to a range of internal stakeholders
Excellent analytical high-attention to detail and problem-solving ability to address data and reporting requirements

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email .

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to T...