Manager Finance Excellence

Purolator•Mississauga, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Finance Excellence is responsible for leading the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end Finance processes across the organization. This role drives operational efficiency, strengthens controls, and enables scalable growth by embedding best‑practice processes, governance, and automation across Finance, in close partnership with Shared Services, Controllership, FP&A, and Technology. The role is a key contributor within the Finance Excellence function, translating enterprise strategy into sustainable process improvements and enabling Finance teams to operate more efficiently and consistently.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation
8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance operations, process improvement, or Finance transformation
Prior people leadership experience managing senior individual contributors
Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end Finance processes and controls
Experience working with Shared Services or Centre of Excellence models
Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement certification
Experience with ERP systems and Finance automation tools
Exposure to large, complex, matrixed organizations
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Regulatory Documentation
Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Build the framework for Finance Excellence support of FP&A and Core Accounting functions
Identify process inefficiencies, risks, and control gaps; design and implement optimized future‑state processes
Ensure processes are scalable, standardized, and aligned to enterprise operating models
Lead Finance process improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digitization)
Translate high‑level transformation objectives into executable initiatives and measurable outcomes
Drive adoption of process changes through change management, communication, and stakeholder engagement
Establish and maintain Finance process standards, documentation, SOPs, and operating playbooks
Ensure alignment with internal controls, audit requirements, and risk management expectations
Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Risk teams to proactively address control concerns to ensure compliance with ICFR requirements
Act as a trusted partner to Finance leadership, Shared Services, Accounting, and cross‑functional teams (IT, Procurement, HR) to enable enterprise initiatives
Support business cases for automation, system enhancements, or operating model changes
Represent Finance Process Excellence in enterprise projects and forums
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Business Analysts, ensuring high standards of analysis, execution, and stakeholder interaction
Set clear priorities, objectives, and performance expectations aligned to Finance Excellence goals
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth