Senior Finance Business Systems Analyst

Job Description:

Who We Are:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Finance Business Systems Analyst lead with deep expertise in designing, optimizing, and delivering enterprise-grade Finance solutions within an ERP ecosystem. You’ll bridge the gap between complex operations and strategic decision-making, transforming our ERP ecosystem into a high-performance engine for growth. This role is ideal for a highly capable professional who can operate at both the strategic and hands-on levels – someone who excels in business analysis, functional and technical solutioning, and project delivery.

Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS frameworks preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Lead requirements workshops with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders, capturing business needs and translating them into clear, actionable specifications.
• Conduct detailed assessments of existing systems and processes to identify pain points and improvement opportunities.
• Develop high-quality BRDs, functional design documents (FDDs), and technical specifications (TSDs) and process models.
• Provide expert guidance on finance process optimization, controls, and future-state capabilities.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Architect and implement robust, scalable Finance solutions within the ERP system (GL, AP, AR, etc.)

• Design and optimize integration flows across operations, sales, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure strong adherence to governance, architecture standards, and ERP best practices across all teams and vendor partners.

Technical Leadership

• Stay current with ERP roadmaps, platform capabilities, and industry trends to inform solution strategy.
• Champion excellence in performance, security, data integrity, and ITGC compliance.
• Mentor support stakeholders in understanding system capabilities and solution impacts.
• Oversee solution quality and ensure consistency across modules and integrations.

Strategic Contribution

• Advise leadership on future-state architectures, emerging technologies, and opportunities for platform innovation.
• Contribute insights that influence planning, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise reporting strategies.
• Translate business direction – particularly within manufacturing, distribution, and sales environments – into a cohesive finance systems roadmap.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity and drive alignment is a must.
• Extensive track record of leading enterprise-grade Finance transformations. You have successfully navigated multiple full-cycle ERP implementations and understand the 'why' behind the 'how'. (JD Edwards experience preferred).
• Deep functional and technical knowledge of core Finance modules and end-to-end finance processes.
• Proven success leading cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• ERP certifications, as well as familiarity with Hyperion, Databricks, and PowerBI are a strong assets.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in manufacturing, CPG, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong analytical mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives when the roadmap isn't yet written. You enjoy the challenge of distilling complex business needs into elegant, scalable technical solutions

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.
• Competitive Salary and Bonus.
• Benefits and Pension Plan.
• Product Allowances.
• Training & Development Programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. 
• A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

Compensation: Budgeted Range – $101,355.00 -131,165.00 the budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.