Sap Successfactors Employee Central Payroll - Senior Manager jobs at Ey in Canada, Toronto

This role sits at the intersection of technology, people, and business. You’ll be helping clients modernize their HR operations with confidence, deep domain expertise, and a collaborative mindset.

Client Leadership & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, helping shape transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate bilingual client workshops to translate strategic objectives into SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central solutions.
• Guide clients through decisions around process optimization, data governance, and HR architecture.

Implementation and Integration

• Lead the delivery of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central implementations across sectors and geographies.
• Oversee configuration, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Ensure seamless integration with other HR systems and third-party applications.

Solution Ownership & Innovation

• Maintain ownership of solution integrity across configuration, integration, data strategy, and reporting.
• Introduce leading practices and innovations from the SAP ecosystem.
• Champion continuous improvement in system design, user experience, and analytics.

Program Delivery & Coordination

• Drive coordination across cross-functional teams to align delivery with organizational goals.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.

People Leadership

• Lead and mentor delivery teams across onshore/offshore models.
• Foster growth and accountability through coaching and knowledge-sharing.

Change Enablement & Adoption

• Collaborate with change management teams to ensure successful adoption.
• Lead co-creation sessions to design user-centric solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices.
• Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Proficiency in data migration, system configuration, and integration.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, HR, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR technology consulting, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end implementations.
• Strong executive presence and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex environments.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification.
• Experience with other SAP SuccessFactors modules (Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting).
• Familiarity with SAP HCM or WorkForce Software.

What we look for

• You lead with curiosity, structure, and confidence—even when the path isn’t clear.
• Clients ask for you by name.
• Your teams grow stronger under your leadership.
• You elevate delivery by connecting business strategy with tech decisions—and telling that story well.

Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagement leadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the effectiveness of the finance and operations function. You will be part of our Finance Transformation team and help clients by focusing on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational efficiency and strategic decision making.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you'll contribute to client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You will also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements. Similarly, you anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. As an influential member of the team, you will help create a positive learning culture, while providing coaching and counselling to other team members.

As a Finance Transformation Senior Consultant, you will:

• Participate in client engagements
• Contribute to market and business development
• Ensure the successful execution of project work
• Provide insights and ideas to assist in drafting high quality project work products
• Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge
• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership
• Use technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance the delivery of services
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Values, principles, and work ethic consistent with those outlined in the EY Global Code of Conduct
• Willingness to learn and adapt to rapid-changing environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional designation and/or qualification i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA.
• Demonstrated experience in project-based engagements in any or the combination of the following areas: IT systems and operations, ERP implementations and architecture
• Understanding of operational models of the finance function
• Please be advised that this role does not meet the training and experience requirements for those individuals wishing to pursue their Chartered Accountant designation.
• Consulting experience is highly desired
• Background in operational finance and/or accounting functions is highly desired
• Background in finance transformation
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Graduate level education or applicable professional designation
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Networking opportunities to engage with colleagues from all across the globe
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

As a Manager or Senior Consultant, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing, configuring, and deploying onboarding solutions while guiding clients through transformation with confidence and empathy.

Client Engagement & Strategy

• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition leaders to shape onboarding strategies aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops to translate onboarding vision into SAP SuccessFactors capabilities.
• Advise clients on onboarding best practices, compliance, and experience design.

Solution Design & Implementation

• Lead the configuration and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding, including integration with Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Design onboarding workflows, forms, and experiences tailored to client needs.
• Ensure seamless integration with third-party systems (e.g., background checks, provisioning tools).

Experience & Innovation

• Apply design thinking to create onboarding journeys that are intuitive, engaging, and inclusive.
• Introduce innovations such as mobile onboarding, preboarding portals, and personalized content.
• Continuously improve onboarding processes through analytics and feedback.

Project Delivery

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
• Support testing, training, and change enablement activities.

Team Collaboration

• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the SAP COI and HR tech team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of onboarding processes and employee lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding and related modules.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead workshops.
• Proficiency in system configuration, data migration, and integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR technology consulting, with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proven experience implementing SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding.
• SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding certification (preferred).
• Experience working with global clients and distributed teams.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certifications in SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Employee Central.
• Experience with onboarding analytics and experience platforms.
• Exposure to compliance and regulatory onboarding requirements.

What we look for

• You bring empathy, structure, and creativity to onboarding design.
• You elevate onboarding from a process to an experience.
• You build trust with clients and teams through clarity, confidence, and delivery excellence.
• You connect onboarding to broader talent and business strategies—and tell that story well.

In this role, you will be responsible for team handling on large projects encompassing the entire gamut of SOX from conceptualization to crafting to implementation of the entire SOX program including documentation and control testing, evaluating internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and effectiveness and efficiency of operations including cost management. This should be a SOX framework implementer role.

Primary Responsibilities

You'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your responsibility for this role includes but are not limited to:

• Responsible for execution of SOX, IFC Designing, walkthrough & Implementation, Business Process Review,
• Creation & mapping of Business Flow charts with RCM etc. (individually and as a team). To Perform risk
• assessment procedures, including identification of significant accounts & classes of transactions, mapping of business processes and provide comprehensive input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit/SOX audit plan.
• Prepare SOX documentation such as process flowcharts, process narratives and risk and controls matrix.
• Design attributes, perform test of design and operating effectiveness of control so suggest improvements in the process by assessing risks and controls related to business imperatives, identify gaps, and assist in remediation.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX compliance, (to include leading walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing, and documenting testing,and reporting results to Management). To Ensure clear, concise, actionable, and practical observations and recommendations, with a well-documented process for communication and resolution with clients on SOX deficiencies observed. Understand client(s) requirements, respond promptly to client requests and enquiries, and consistently meet client needs
• Support Managers/Senior Managers in the process of preparing audit plans, audit program, testing and reports Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems. Able to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality relationships. Responsible for quality and timeliness of deliverables, including conclusions on control effectiveness and impact of control deficiencies.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK) with 3+ years of experience with a large Global
• Corporate Process, Risk and Control department and/or similar experience
• MBA degree is a plus
• 2 to 7 years of relevant experience in SOX/IFC Designing & Implementation (preferably from the
• Risk Advisory practice of a Big 4 or reputed Consulting firms, else exposure to SOX in Industry will also do)
• Experience in conducting risk assessment procedures pertaining to financial reporting, process flow mapping, design, and documentation of RACM, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans Should be able to understand complex business situations, risk, and controls in ERP environment, identify gaps and suggest leading practices along with solid understanding on PCAOB requirements and COSO framework
• Should be process oriented and have strong analytical skills Should understand financial statements under Indian/US GAAP Have knowledge and understanding of SOX Framework
• Should possess excellent communication and report writing skills Capability of dealing with big clients Ability to handle pressure and manage complex situations Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback. Strong working experience of Excel, Visio, Word and other MS Office applications.

As a Transactions Senior Consultant, you will be a professional member of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. FAAS operates principally through 4 main pillars: Enhanced Corporate Reporting & Accounting, Finance Optimization, Treasury Management and Transactions Advisory. We understand the evolving role of the CFO and the Finance function, and work with our clients to automate and streamline efficiency, control, and compliance functions, while simultaneously improving the value Finance provides to the organization. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources available to our advisory professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers fit for purpose financial advisory services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As a Transactions Senior Consultant, you will be an active contributor to teams focused on the growth and development of our Transactions service pillar including business development, client relationship management, opportunity management and client-facing engagement delivery. You will help finance leaders meet challenges that their teams are currently facing. You will work with them to achieve their potential transaction, acquisition, divestiture, process optimization, and process digitization objectives. You will offer them innovative advice for optimizing processes, using cutting-edge technologies and creating value for their organizations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identification and assessment of business and operational needs, development of solutions tailored to client needs, assessment of the Finance function, performance of operations diagnostics, optimization of financial processes, provision of tailored training, and other
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs
• Promote an innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business and operational trends, and new technical and industry developments
• Stay informed of changing market conditions and new regulatory developments and their impacts on clients.
• Attend training programs to continually develop skills
• Utilize technology to develop yourself, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams
• Strong spoken and written English skills; French language skills is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain impeccable relationships with clients
• Deep knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines

What we look for

• Undergraduate degree in project management, business administration, operations management or industrial engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Professional designation and/or qualification i.e. CA, CPA (completed or in-progress)
• Highly adaptable and open to change
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Knowledge/experience in several of:
  
  • IPO readiness assessment and management of activities across the IPO lifecycle. Participation / involvement in an IPO would be an asset
  • Planning and integration of acquisitions across all aspects of Organization / People, Process and Technology including both project management and execution
  • Planning and management of disposals across all aspects of Organization / People, Process and Technology including both project management and execution
  • Technical accounting experience in IFRS and US GAAP
  • Audit or business (operational) experience in financial statement close and the application of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, with a preference for experience
  • with SOX 404 or NI 52-109 compliance
• Highly developed analytical skills focused on business case and financial modelling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think critically and identify creative solutions outside of the box and thrive on new challenges
• Experience in process optimization or business analysis, including business process documentation
• Experience in process digitalization projects (dashboard, robotization, etc.)
• Experience in using the following tools and software:
  
  • Modelling and process management tools
  • Process flowchart software (Visio, LucidChart, etc.)
  • Microsoft Office suite
• Leading and driving high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
• Knowledge and working experience on business processes including record to report, plan-to-perform, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay an asset
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• A willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
• The ability to develop relationships and rapidly build credibility and trust
• Demonstrated record of driving revenue within existing accounts and in developing new prospects within client organizations

What we offer you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $55,000 to $98,000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

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As a financial analyst in our team, you will:

• Become from day one a contributing team member, performing in a professional environment alongside a vibrant and exciting team of experienced financial due diligence professionals.
• Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.
• Gain diverse experience, with each project offering new opportunities to expand your technical expertise over a wide range of sectors.
• Be a vital member of the team executing financial due diligence projects. You’ll be focused on understanding the client’s business, profit drivers and trends, help clients mitigate risks and improve deal structures.

What we look for

• Excellent academic background, including a bachelor’s degree from a top tier university in Accounting / Finance / Banking / Economics, or anyother related field with a strong quantitative focus

• relevant working experience,ideally in a Corporate Finance department, or Big4 professional services firm
• Excellent written and verbal skills both in Greek and English
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office packages , in particular MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong numerical / analytical ability and a sound grasp of financial accounting
• Strong team participation , communication , and interpersonal skills , particularly in teams with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Strong problem-solving , attention to detail and project management skills
• Willingness to learn, proactivity and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas and work under tight deadlines
• Professionalism

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An MBA or a master’s degree in accounting / finance / Auditing,or any other related field with strong business and quantitative focus

• Working experience in audit and assurance and/or M&A role
• An active CPA/ACCA/ACA/CFA certification (or in a final stage of completion)
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally

Additionally, we offer you the ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:

• Developing your professional growth:
• You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
• Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.
• Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
• Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off.
• Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
• Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).
• Fueling an inclusive culture:We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Building a better working world

The Azure Databricks Data Engineer will be instrumental in building and maintaining an optimized data ecosystem using Azure Databricks. You will be responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and enabling advanced analytics capabilities. Your role will involve close collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions that support the strategic goals of EY.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer, you will:

• Design, construct, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes across Snowflake and/or Azure Databricks environments.
• Develop data processing workflows using Databricks Notebooks, Spark SQL, and/or Snowflake SQL.
• Optimize data storage and processing performance to support real-time analytics and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Build and maintain data models, data marts, and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices across cloud data platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data processing issues, ensuring high data quality and integrity.
• Provide technical guidance on platform capabilities and mentor junior data engineers.
• Stay current with the latest features and trends in Snowflake, Databricks, and cloud data engineering.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to data pipeline architecture, development processes, and governance.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Certifications such as Snowflake SnowPro, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Azure Data Scientist Associate.
• Experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, data science concepts, and big data tools.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and data integration techniques.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with hands-on expertise in Snowflake, Databricks, and/or Azure.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java.
• Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, and their integration with Snowflake.
• Experience with Apache Spark and its integration with Databricks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.