SAP S/4HANA Finance Lead WHO WE ARE Our Power, Your Possibilities At TransAlta, we don't just generate electricity:we generate opportunity. As one of Canada's largest publicly traded power generators, we've been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy and we'll provide the platform. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a SAP S/4HANA Finance Leadto join our IT Team. In this role, you'll report to the IT Solutions Manager : ERP and will play a key part in driving financial process optimization and system enhancement initiatives for our freshly upgraded S/4HANA on RISE environment. This role requires proven expertise in S/4HANA Finance modules, post:upgrade optimization experience, and the ability to coordinate complex projects with business stakeholders and outsourced vendor teams while maximizing the value of our newly upgraded system. This position is based at our Downtown Calgary Head Office, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. A DAY IN THE LIFE Strategic Leadership: stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Lead post:upgrade optimization and continuous improvement for S/4HANA Finance modules (FI/CO, PS, TRM, Cash) in our freshly upgraded environment :Coordinate complex finance projects with outsourced development teams and internal stakeholders for customizations and integrations :Develop comprehensive 3:year finance technology roadmap leveraging new S/4HANA upgrade capabilities Operational Excellence: stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Lead business process reengineering initiatives leveraging S/4HANA finance capabilities :Implement month:end close optimization and automation opportunities :Design and deploy real:time financial reporting and analytics solutions :Provide Level 3 support and escalation resolution for complex finance issues Technical Leadership: : stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Serve as subject matter expert for S/4HANA Finance module configurations and customizations :Oversee integration between S/4HANA and external financial systems (planning, consolidation, etc.) :Lead testing and validation for system updates and finance:related enhancements :Design and implement automated controls and audit trails for financial processes ABOUT YOU Required Qualifications: stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field :8+ years total SAP Finance experience with minimum 3+ years hands:on S/4HANA FICO :CRITICAL: Proven experience with S/4HANA post:upgrade optimization and finance transformation in newly upgraded environments Preferred Qualifications: : stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :SAP S/4HANA Finance certification :CPA, or equivalent finance certification preferred :Experience with SAP BPC or SAP Analytics Cloud for planning and consolidation :Knowledge of RPA tools for finance process automation THE PERKS stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm: : Competitive salary : Annual and long:term incentives available for select roles : Company:matching pension plan : Flexible health benefits for you and your family : Generous vacation and personal days : Learning and development programs : Employee recognition and rewards : Annual wellness allowance Explore our Employee Experience Booklet on our Careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing transalta/careers OUR CULTURE At TransAlt