Finance IT Manager

Atlantic Packaging is seeking a Manager, Finance System specialist for the Finance Department located in Scarborough.

Key point of contact from Finance Information Technology department, managing the relationship and representing the department through Information Technology initiatives. Acts as a representative for business user, influences and/or participates in broader organizational activities and planning.

The role will report to the Controller, Financial Reporting and will also work closely with Finance and Operations personnel.

**Responsibilities and Performance Expectations**:

- Lead the overall finance systems strategy, ensuring technology platforms, finance systems and data are developed and maintained to support the Finance team in its strategic objectives and to improve the efficiency of the system of financial control
- Collaborate with internal IT partners to plan, design, coordinate and deliver on ERP and Finance owned systems to optimize operational activities within finance and financial planning and analysis
- Oversee the design and programming of complex reports to meet business needs for financial reporting and budgeting purpose
- Improvement and upgrade to current budgeting tool and process, to streamline data input and enhance reporting models and processes
- Recommend, design, build and implement consolidation tool
- Create and enforce policies for effective and confidential data management
- Ensure user documentation is created for newly developed, upgraded systems or processes and ensure smooth flow of data within the department
- Manage all aspects of Financial systems projects including identifying business requirements and translating them into functional and technical specifications.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum (3-5) years of recent related experience. Manufacturing experience considered a an asset.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or in the process of acquiring CPA preferred
- Knowledge of Prophix is preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of systems and database management
- ERP management experience is preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office and computer systems are desired with advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Good organizational and team skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated organizational, communication and time management skills.

**Competencies**:
**Customer Focus**:

- Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.

**Decision Quality**:

- Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.

**Drive for Results**:

- Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities, and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.

**Leadership**:

- The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high-quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviors, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.

**Teamwork**:

- Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to “roll up their sleeves” as necessary.

**Think and Act like an owner**:

- Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviors even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks, holds self and o