IM Transcend Deployment Lead Analyst

Accountabilities:

Finance Deployment and Project Coordination:
Support the Supply Chain Finance workstream throughout all deployment phases of the global transformation program.
Contribute to the implementation of future-state end-to-end finance processes within the SAP S/4HANA environment.
Support the deployment of financial processes covering inventory accounting, product costing, manufacturing variance reporting, and other supply chain finance activities.
Collaborate with Business Process Owners (BPO), Global Technology Operations (GTO), and other stakeholders to develop and deploy standardized global processes.
Identify project risks, assess potential impacts, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Monitor dependencies between the transformation program and other business initiatives, ensuring alignment across interconnected projects.
Data Conversion, Migration, and Validation:
Prepare and support data conversion and validation activities related to standard costing.
Lead product costing and inventory validation activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established deployment timelines.
Coordinate financial data migration activities and verify the integrity and consistency of converted information.
Work with relevant teams to resolve data-related issues and ensure readiness for each deployment phase.
Testing Planning and Execution:
Support Business Simulation Testing (BST) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities across program releases.
Coordinate testing activities with Technical Product Owners (TPO), Global Technology Operations (GTO), and Global Process Owners (GPO).
Review testing results, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve defects.
Ensure testing activities and documentation comply with established quality, governance, and compliance standards.
Contribute to deployment readiness by validating that financial processes and system functionalities operate as expected.
Business Adoption and Change Management:
Collaborate with Business Adoption Leads, GPOs, TPOs, BPOs, and business stakeholders to implement end-to-end change management strategies.
Support business teams throughout the transition to new financial processes and systems.
Contribute to the preparation and execution of business adoption activities to ensure employees are equipped to use the new platform effectively.
Support post-go-live Hypercare activities, helping end users perform essential business functions and resolving implementation-related challenges.
Ensure compliance with established change management frameworks and deployment methodologies.
Promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement throughout the transformation journey.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership:
Build effective relationships with global finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and technology teams.
Communicate project progress, challenges, risks, and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.
Demonstrate collaborative, inclusive, and accountable leadership while supporting team development and successful project delivery.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, manufacturing finance, or related business functions.
Strong knowledge of product costing and manufacturing plant financial reporting.
Practical experience working with SAP systems, with the ability to understand SAP design documentation and interpret test scripts.
Solid understanding of financial processes related to inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and supply chain finance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic objectives and attention to operational detail.
Ability to understand complex financial topics and demonstrate a strong willingness to develop specialized technical expertise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial and technical issues clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
An agile and adaptable mindset, with the ability to manage changing priorities and contribute to transformation initiatives.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deliverables, deadlines, and project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience participating in major business transformation initiatives or large-scale ERP implementation projects.
Experience serving as a Lead Analyst or equivalent role within a large manufacturing site.
Previous involvement in leading or coordinating testing cycles, including Business Simulation Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and data validation.
Familiarity with Jira or similar project management and issue-tracking tools.
Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP platforms, particularly SAP S/4HANA.
Experience using digital reporting and data analysis tools such as Power Query and Power BI.
Previous experience working in international, global, or virtual team environments.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate stakeholders and deliver complex projects within established timelines.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation: For US-based positions, the anticipated annual base salary ranges from USD $96,000 to $155,250. Compensation for Canadian employees will be determined according to the applicable local market.
Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored pension and retirement savings programs, including a 401(k) plan where applicable.
Long-Term Incentives: Eligibility to participate in a long-term incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms.
Paid Vacation: US-based employees are eligible for approximately 120 hours of vacation per calendar year, subject to applicable policies.
Paid Sick Leave: Eligible employees receive annual sick leave, with entitlements varying according to applicable local regulations.
Holiday Benefits: Up to 13 paid holidays, including floating holidays, per calendar year for eligible US employees.
Work-Life Balance: Additional personal, family, and work-related leave opportunities, including up to 40 hours of Work, Personal and Family Time annually for eligible US employees.
Parental Leave: Up to 480 hours of parental leave within one year of the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child, subject to applicable policies.
Bereavement Leave: Paid bereavement leave for eligible employees, with provisions for immediate and extended family members.
Caregiver Leave: Additional leave provisions to support employees with caregiving responsibilities.
Volunteer Leave: Up to 32 hours of paid volunteer leave annually for eligible US employees.
Military Spouse Leave: Up to 80 hours of annual leave for eligible military spouses in the United States.
International Work Environment: Opportunity to collaborate with global finance, technology, and business teams across multiple regions.
Professional Development: Exposure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives, advanced ERP technologies, and complex financial processes.
Inclusive Workplace: A commitment to equal employment opportunities, accessibility, diversity, and an inclusive working environment.
Remote Work: Remote work arrangements may be available depending on location and applicable company approval.