Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Data Analytics

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Data Analytics will lead the governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Anaplan, Finance data models, GL-sourced data processes, reporting, and analytics capabilities. This role supports management decision-making, regulatory reporting, planning, month-end close, and Finance transformation initiatives through strong system ownership, data controls, and partnership with FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Technology, Data/EDM, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholders.

Role at a glance

This is a highly hands-on role that combines strong technical capability with effective senior stakeholder management .

• 50–60% | Hands-on technical work: You’ll be actively coding in Python and SQL , consolidating and analyzing financial data and reports across 4–5 different systems . This role requires someone who is comfortable getting into the data, working through complexity, and translating it into meaningful insights.
• 20–30% | Senior stakeholder management: You’ll work closely with Director-level and above stakeholders , presenting financial data and analysis in a way that is clear, concise, and relevant to the business . Strong communication skills and the ability to turn complex analysis into an effective business story will be critical.
• 10–20% | Team management: You’ll provide leadership and oversight to Senior Analysts and external vendors , ensuring priorities and deliverables stay aligned.

Interview process

• Recruiter screen with Manager, Talent Acquisition, Max
• Technical interview with the Hiring Manager, Renee Irons
• Take-home case study + On-site presentation with Renee Irons and another business stakeholder
• On-site interview with VP, Value Office, Finance Planning and Analysis, Marleee and another business stakeholder

The Work!

Maintenance of Financial Data & Systems (35%)

• Oversee the maintenance, governance, and ongoing enhancement of Anaplan and related Finance data processes, including integrations, master data alignment, access management, documentation, and controls.
• Ensure month-end and quarter-end data in Anaplan, key Finance tables, and downstream reporting processes is accurate, complete, reconciled, and available within required close timelines.
• Lead Anaplan readiness and execution support for budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles, including model preparation, version and scenario management, data loads, validation, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Operations, Technology, Data/EDM, FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholders to validate GL-sourced data, support mappings and integrations, and define downstream reporting requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across financial models, SQL, Power BI, Power Query, DAX, automation, data cleansing, reporting controls, and management reporting.

Enhance Financial Analyses and Processes (20%)

• Define, prioritize, and deliver enhancements to Anaplan, financial models, reporting processes, budgeting and forecasting tools, and Finance data infrastructure in partnership with FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Technology, Data/EDM, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholders.
• Own the intake, prioritization, and roadmap for Anaplan and Finance reporting enhancements, balancing business needs, control requirements, and delivery capacity.
• Lead change management activities, including impact assessment, release planning, user acceptance testing, stakeholder communications, training, and post-implementation support.
• Drive continuous improvement of Finance processes with a focus on efficiency, auditability, governance, automation, and risk management.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external implementation or support partners to deliver enhancements, resolve defects, and support Finance transformation priorities.

Financial Analysis/Ad hoc Reporting (30%)

• Lead ad hoc reporting and analysis requests for Finance leadership, FP&A, Accounting, Risk/Controls, Technology, Data/EDM, and business stakeholders, ensuring deliverables are accurate, insightful, timely, and clearly communicated.
• Oversee the collection, consolidation, analysis, and interpretation of financial data and key performance metrics from multiple systems and business areas.
• Support broader Accounting, Finance, and enterprise initiatives by providing analytical leadership, subject matter expertise, and practical recommendations.

Team Leadership and People Management (15%)

• Lead delivery of Finance initiatives by managing priorities, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage, coach, and develop reporting resources by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and supporting technical and professional growth.
• Identify training, cross-functional exposure, and development opportunities to strengthen team capability and effectiveness.

Your Experience!

• a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field required; CPA, CFA, or similar designation considered an asset.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in Finance systems, reporting, analytics, data management, or Finance transformation.
• Hands-on experience with Anaplan administration, model management, enhancements, lists and hierarchies, access management, imports/exports, versioning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting support is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with general ledger platforms or GL-sourced data, including integrations, controls, reporting structures, reconciliations, and downstream reporting requirements.
• Advanced experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, data modelling, reporting architecture, data quality controls, and automation tools such as VBA or Python.
• Strong understanding of month-end and quarter-end close, budgeting and forecasting cycles, internal controls, reconciliations, management reporting, and financial modelling.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, reporting modernization, system enhancement, change management, or Finance transformation initiatives.
• Previous people leadership or team management experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong executive communication, analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across FP&A, Accounting, Finance leadership, Technology, Data/EDM, Risk/Controls, and business stakeholder groups.