Senior Business Planning and Consolidation Specialist

at  Concordia University

Position Number: 50021326 /
Department: Digital Solutions
Grade: GR14
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $90,736.83 - $108,393.34 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU
Posting deadline: August 15, 2024
Recognized as Canada’s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Business Administration with four to seven years of systems administration experience, with significant exposure to Finance reporting & budget
• Experience with SAP BPC, SAP BW embedded models, SAP HANA modelling or SAP Analysis for Office.
• Strong grasp of Finance functions and business process operations.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA modules: Finance, Controlling, Fund Management, Grant Management, Budget, Payroll
• Migration experience to SAP Analytic Cloud is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience or training with BI tools such as Power BI, Excel VBA, Qlik, SAP S4 HANA, SAP BW, S/4HANA analytics and Fiori.
• Familiarity with project management or software development lifecycle tools such as Jira.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, knowledge sharing, and outcome-driven.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of motivating teams in challenging circumstances.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English, Basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French.
• Knowledge of other SAP solutions such as SAP Ariba, SAP Concur, SAP SuccessFactors is an asset.
  Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
  Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) and BW (Business Warehouse) reporting objects including input templates, data models, data accuracy, data extraction and data conversion.
• Oversee the entire reporting & budget input lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the performance of SAP BPC and BW reports, implementing enhancements to improve query response times and data processing efficiency.
• Collaborate with data governance teams to ensure the integrity, accuracy, security, and compliance of data used in SAP BPC and BW reports. Implement data integration strategies to streamline data flow from source systems to reporting environments.
• Provide training and support to end users on SAP BPC and BW reporting tools and functionalities. Address user inquiries and troubleshoot issues to ensure a seamless reporting experience.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the functionality, usability, and performance of SAP BPC and BW reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and other business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and priorities.
• Manage change requests and system enhancements related to SAP BPC and BW reporting solutions. Coordinate with stakeholders to assess the impact of changes and help implement effective change management processes.
• Create and maintain documentation for SAP BPC and BW reporting solutions, including technical specifications, user guides, and training material; facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to transfer expertise to team members and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to other team members, fostering their professional growth and development in this area.