Manager IS Finances

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to serve as the single point of contact for all IS workforce and financial planning, IS Total Cost of Ownership (ToC) for technology solutions, and establishment of Software Asset Management (SAM), and Vendor Management processes.   

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides support to the CIO, and direct reports
• Develops and monitors annual budgets of approximately $350M Expense and supports development of $120M Capital budgets
• Development of IS Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for technology solutions
• Development of SAM (Software Asset Management Process) practice
• This position directs IS budget development; guides ongoing adjustments to the spending outlook and performs monthly variance, trend analysis and interpretation.  It also provides ongoing variance and trend analysis for the overall workforce plan for the IS department identifying areas where workforce plans and projected project/expense spend are not aligned. This variance and trend analysis is executed for the CIO, IS lead team and cost centre owners. This position has direct accountability for the collection; analysis and communication of IT organizational and functional effectiveness measurements
• This position also leads in the development, implementation and maintenance of methods, standards, procedures and guidelines related to workforce resource management
• This position directs the development of IS Total Cost of Ownership (ToC) for technology solutions – including technology infrastructure, software, and technology services.  This position is accountable to work with technology owners and corporate finance and accounting to ensure corporate alignment on accounting (capital and expense) for technology solutions
• This position will also lead trend analysis, interpretation, and provide recommendations on technology investments and working with technology owners to develop recommendations for corporate solutions
• This position development of SAM (Software Asset Management Process) practice that involves managing and optimizing the purchase, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and disposal of software applications within an organization
• This position is responsible for developing and maintaining successful relationships with our client’s vendor network, establishing and measuring required performance levels from vendor onboarding throughout the entire relationship. This professional will manage the contracted KPIs and manage risk, and opportunities for savings

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or equivalent in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, IT or other relevant field
• 8+ years of experience in budgeting or financial planning and reporting
• Extensive experience in Finance & Accounting, Budgeting and Business Case justification
• Conveying variance/budget/forecast changes to Finance
• Negotiating with Finance budget/forecast changes and process
• Influence key stakeholders in process development around TCO – both internal to IS and other stakeholders (Finance)
• Negotiating Budget changes with budget owners
• Influence the development of Software Asset Mgmt Practice for organization.
• Continually monitoring sales trends to determine which products are more popular than others
• Proven experience working as a vendor manager

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  

• Req ID: 102379
• Department: Information Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel:
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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