Finance Business Analyst Lead

We are looking for a results-oriented Lead Business Analyst to join our team and support business analysis across all finance-related projects and services. This role is responsible for proactively enabling business solutions that drive efficiency, support strategic goals, and ensure high service quality across the finance portfolio.

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Responsibilities

• Direct and lead business requirements definition for finance-related initiatives
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business needs into clear business and functional requirements, including use cases, process flows, traceability matrices, and mock-ups
• Ensure implementation of IT solutions aligns with business objectives and utilizes full system capabilities
• Drive system automation to reduce manual work and improve process efficiency and data quality
• Facilitate prioritization and decision-making with business stakeholders
• Manage and mentor business analysts; support team development and performance management
• Maintain alignment with IT leadership and business stakeholders to define investment strategies and value delivery
• Develop business case justifications and perform cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure enforcement of BA standards, processes, and quality measures across IT deliveries
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives for IT processes
• Perform other duties as required to support delivery excellence

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with core financial processes, including Financial closing, Cash settlement, Accruals, Other operational finance activities
• Strong background in accounting and/or Finance Operations
• 10+ years of experience in financial systems implementation
• Minimum 5 years in the Insurance industry with a focus on Finance
• 2+ years of experience managing business analysis teams
• 3+ years of experience with SAP FS-CD and FS-GL on HANA
• Proven success in large-scale project implementations
• Experience in technology implementation and support of business change
• Demonstrated leadership in managing IT professionals and contractors
• Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Strong business acumen and ability to align technology solutions with strategic business goals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across stakeholders and leadership teams
• Ability to thrive in high-demand, multi-tasking environments

We offer

• Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
• Telehealth (Company Paid)
• Short-term Disability (Company Paid)
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match
• Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-up
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here, you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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This posting includes a base salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: CA$110,000 - CA$140,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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