Project Analyst, Finance Transformation (Contract)

Job title:

Project Analyst, Finance Transformation (Contract)

Company

Omers

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you’re referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply.We are currently seeking a Project Analyst, Finance Transformation on a contract to join our GF&T team. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role is responsible for supporting the delivery of a multi-year Finance Transformation initiative that involves transitioning to a cloud-based ERP system.The Project Analyst will be a critical member of the Program Management Office (PMO), playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the Finance Transformation initiative. Their involvement will be instrumental in coordinating efforts across various teams, facilitating effective communication, and ensuring that all project milestones are achieved within the stipulated timelines.The team works in a hybrid/agile manner for its project delivery. This role provides opportunities to work across the entire Finance Transformation program and gain exposure to many different aspects of project delivery.As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Providing project management support for the Finance ERP implementation
• Authoring presentations for various governance committees
• Supporting development and updates to project templates and documentation including status reports, governance committee materials, etc.
• Maintaining and updating the comprehensive project plan
• Updating and managing the RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies)
• Developing communications for project leadership and other stakeholders of the transformation
• Understanding business requirements and supporting design of future state
• Proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks and challenges
• Coordinating with various audit teams, including internal audit, external audit, and independent risk advisors, to ensure compliance and address findings promptly
• Managing and tracking project budget to ensure financial goals are met
• Scheduling, coordinating, and participating in meetings and events, collecting and distributing relevant materials, taking detailed meeting minutes and highlighting and following up on action items
• Other contributions, as the team may need and as opportunities arise

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Technology, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience and qualifications
• 3- 5 years’ experience in project delivery and related experience, preferably in a Finance, Technology, or Real-Estate industry
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong PowerPoint and storyboarding skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Project)
• Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A self-starter, proactive and motivated to create positive change
• Experience working at a professional services firm
• Curiosity, humility and an eagerness to learn;
• A people-first focus with a team-oriented mentality;
• A sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence; and
• Strong orientation towards strategy, change and results.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an advantage

#LI-HybridOxford’s purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:03:14 GMT

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