About the role
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst provides technical leadership for enterprise finance systems, managing month-end activities, reporting frameworks, and system implementations. The role also ensures system stability, compliance, and provides user support for platforms like Cognos TM1 and PeopleSoft.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience with financial systems. Strong initiative, knowledge of financial processes, and familiarity with compliance frameworks are required for success.
Benefits
Full description
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst provides critical technical leadership for CNB's enterprise finance systems, including Cognos TM1, FSS Portal/FiBRS, PeopleSoft, and Cadency Certification. This role serves as the primary technical resource for system enhancements, user support, and compliance. You'll lead month-end activities, manage reporting frameworks, oversee system implementations, and ensure compliance and system stability across all supported platforms.
What will you do?
- Act as the lead of Month end activities for entire Finance and post managerial reporting adjustments
- Month end issues resolution and management
- Act as the lead to Manage Reporting Accounts and Account hierarchies, support metadata enhancements including maintain RBC Transit/ 80k structure alignment
- Train users on Metadata and allied systems used to manage this process
- Act as point of contact for TM1 enhancements and implementations; coordinate closely with Finance users
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for fixes, upgrades, and enhancements
- Troubleshoot issues, develop solutions, and ensure system stability
- Lead FSS Portal/FiBRS implementation and migration; troubleshoot user issues
- Support Cadency Certification upgrades and special projects; resolve user issues
- Resolve various user issues and provide consultation to business owners and system users on best practices
- Coordinate and support system upgrades
- Support preparation of system control assessments and required compliance documentation
- Support special projects impacting Cadency Certification, Emburse and SharePoint (e.g., new system feeds—DMI, ACBS)
- Respond to audit requests and prepare system control assessments
- Own User Access Management and Change Management controls; participate in internal audits
- Support SDLC processes and server governance
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years of experience with financial systems (TM1, PeopleSoft, procurement systems such as Coupa, or similar platforms)
- Demonstrate initiative by identifying problems, proposing solutions, and driving improvements independently
- Knowledge of financial processes and reconciliation
- Understanding of compliance and controls frameworks
- Strong communication and user support abilities
Nice-to-have
- Advanced Cognos TM1 system administration experience
- Experience with FSS Portal or financial metadata management systems
- Project management certification (PMP) or relevant experience
- Knowledge of SDLC processes and governance
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization
Job Skills
Computer Operations, Customer Service, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), System and Console Operations, System Applications, Systems Software
Additional Job Details
Address:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
OFFICE OF THE CFOJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-08-26Application Deadline:
2026-09-09Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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