Senior Finance Systems & Insights Specialist
City : Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada;
Category : Full time
Industry : Lottery and Gambling
Employer : OLG
Range:
66,400.00 - 99,600.00 CADJob Description:
Senior Finance Systems & Insights Specialist
GAME ON – OLG needs you
We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.
We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Senior Finance Systems & Insights Specialist to conduct analysis and research, quality assurance, testing, maintenance, continuous improvement, end-user and technical support of finance applications, systems and reporting solutions to enable operations and reporting/analysis capabilities as per the divisions business objectives.
YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME
Reporting to the Director, Finance Systems & Insights, you will be empowered to:
Provide end-user support related to Finance systems and reporting/analysis solutions, troubleshooting and issue resolution, issue escalation and monitoring for swift resolution in collaboration with our technology partners or 3rd party vendor teams.
Provide support to end-users in solving functional business system issues or reporting/analysis related problems including defining requirements related to new or changing business needs.
Data management and related solutions lifecycle support (e.g., design, configurations, integrations, extracts, transformations, loads, etc.), including preparation and management of related templates/artifacts and workflows for solution implementations.
Support projects related to finance business requirements by assisting with technology requirements gathering as required that enables successfully change management.
Conduct user acceptance testing of financial systems and reporting/analysis solutions to verify completeness of business requirements and adherence to scope of projects.
Collaborate with all key business and technology stakeholders and 3rd party vendor teams to rollout new or changing Finance system initiatives and reporting/analysis solutions.
Create, maintain, and update artifacts and documentation related to finance systems and related reporting/analysis solutions to ensure relevance, completeness, security, and integrity.
Support implementation of IT user access management (UAM) processes including monitoring of user security profiles to ensure accurate access is provisioned and reviewed for OLG Finance and related systems.
Support management of new or changing end user roles related to Finance systems access profiles in coordination with IT including assignment, maintenance, monitoring and resolving end user access issues or workflows.
Support lifecycle management of business systems, technology-related Finance initiatives, and reporting/analysis solutions.
Develop and maintain training documentation, systems manuals, job aids and provide end-user training and act as the finance systems team representative on process workshop, projects and change requests as assigned.
Assist in assessing the needs of the division, identifying changes in applications, reporting/analysis solutions, and/or processes to meet the divisions needs and partner with IT for the implementation of new initiatives, enhancements, upgrades, etc.
Act as a liaison between internal users, IT, and 3rd party vendors to ensure users updated on new or changing functionalities and convey challenges and performance issues to systems teams.
Proactively review system and application performance to identify opportunities for improvements and evaluate alternatives to submit recommendations to Managers/3rd party vendors.
Stay abreast of industry-leading finance and reporting/analysis methodologies, best practices, and trends, evaluate opportunities applicable for OLG and submit actionable recommendations to management to facilitate continuous improvement.
Collect and analyze data related to process improvement/lean KPIs to evaluate the success of these initiatives and help guide the planning for future initiatives.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY
Work Experience: 3 years of experience in implementation, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of finance/business applications and related reporting and analysis solutions. Experience in database management and configuration, data migration, and ETL. Experience in finance domain or finance transformation projects.
Education: University degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology, or related disciplines. Professional accounting or finance designation –or equivalent experience. Excellent knowledge of finance organizations and structures, finance software, reporting & analytics solutions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Critical Skills:
- Financial and operational skills
- Analytical and problem-solving capability
- Interpersonal skills
- Project management
- Collaboration and communication
- Planning and organization
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Proficiency in ERPs and integrated finance system applications, related reporting/analysis solutions (e.g., Power BI, Financial Reporting tools, etc.) and MS Office products
Strategic Thinker: strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutions
Collaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work
Integrity and Trust: do what's right and operate with transparency and openness
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario
Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life
You Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid work
Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength
Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs
Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario
Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)
Learn about OLG – GAME ON!
OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.
The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.
While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.
To learn more about OLG go to our website at www.olg.ca
We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by November 14, 2024.
OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at careers@olg.ca if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.
We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact careers@olg.ca, 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.