Manager, Finance Reporting Solutions - Technology

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About the role:

The Manager, Finance Reporting Solutions - Technology is a strategic and hands-on technical expert within Sun Life’s Enterprise Finance team. This role drives the design, development, and enhancement of finance technology platforms with a focus on the systems supporting the “last mile” ecosystem (Workiva, Longview, SAP). This role leads process improvement initiatives and partners with Finance and IT teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensure system integrity, and support Sun Life's high-performance culture.

What will you do?

• Act as the key design and development lead with the Workiva Data Management Suite, including reporting templates, data integrations, and automation
• Liaise between business and IT to deliver system enhancements, resolve issues, and lead change management to new processes
• Drive strategic process improvement initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, to deliver creative solutions to business problems
• Act as a subject matter expert for finance systems, providing training, technical guidance, and troubleshooting
• Support the development activities and maintenance of Longview Close application
• Ensure compliance with Sun Life’s security and computing standards
• Develop and maintain system documentation and training materials
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ Years of experience with finance systems, process improvement, and technology integration
• 2 to 3+ years of experience in system design and configuration, with specialized expertise in ETL processes
• University degree or college diploma in Finance, Information Technology, or related discipline
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel (experience with Pivot Tables/V-look ups.)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong programming skills (SQL, VBA, Python)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage complex applications, and drive outcomes through influence
• Strategic, improvement-driven thinker who proactively connects technical solutions to business objectives

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with Workiva's Data Management suite and Longview Close is highly valued

Unique Requirements:

• Occasional evening/weekend work and travel between Sun Life locations.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 20 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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