Specialist Financial Systems

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 Specialist Finance Systems and Reporting works as part of a team committed to delivering actionable business insights on CPKC’s performance by driving improvements in finance systems processes and reports. This position is responsible for sustaining data integrity including master data, functionality and effectiveness of those systems as well as routine system processes and data loads for key finance systems and models. The Specialist also delivers cross-functional system related improvements for Finance systems and reports. The Specialist reports to the Manager, Finance Systems and Reporting as part of the Finance Department.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Executes Finance systems processes in SAP ECC and BPC (planning and consolidation) to support month-end and quarter-end close, annual budget and monthly forecasting activities
• Drives cross-functional initiatives with Finance business partners and Information Services to improve data transparency for analysis and insights
• Provides system related advisory and troubleshooting support, and develops creative solutions for implementation for other Finance and business teams
• Serves as Finance representative and collaborates with business subject matter experts to qualify and gather business requirements, assess existing technology configuration, input on system/process/configuration design, support system test, and user acceptance testing
• Partners with Information Services and supports Finance users to identify root cause for Finance system errors and failures
• Supports other finance initiatives as required including integration work supporting the KCS acquisition and migration to SAP S/4 HANA

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other relevant fields
• CPA designation is an asset
• Demonstrated experience with SAP ECC and BPC or similar experience with comparable tools
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA including Central Finance and BPC Consolidations or similar preferred
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity to identify root causes and ability to work collaboratively toward a common solution
• Self-motivated, self-starter who can work independently and take initiative to drive change with limited oversight
• Superior customer service skills and able to provide training to end user groups of disparate skill and knowledge levels

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• 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
• Driver’s License verification and/or last 3 years of driving history if a requirement of the position
• Background checks that may included 7 years of employment history and Social Security number verification

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.

For our US applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities . For Canadian applicants 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: 103183
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, AB 
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: None
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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