Continuous Improvement Specialist

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be part of the Continuous Improvement team, reporting to CI Manager, within the Finance Department. You will play a pivotal role in leading the business transformation mandate of CI, by optimizing multifaceted cross-functional processes, offering recommendations to Finance and other leadership that are instrumental in shaping and advancing the overall business strategy.

What you're responsible for :

  • Analyze current-state processes and implement targeted solutions to optimize key financial and business operations
  • Design future-state processes that are efficient, well-controlled and scalable to support business growth
  • Perform root-cause analysis to identify risks and drive resolution of complex problems through innovative solutions
  • Develop business cases and executive-level presentations to support improvement recommendations to leadership
  • Build cross-functional relationships, facilitate workshops and ensure alignment on all CI initiatives
  • Develop and implement change management strategies to support adoption of new processes and systems
  • Ensure people readiness through training, communication and post go-live support
  • Support CI Manager and Director across all project phases (analysis, design, testing, deployment, maintenance)
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the success and impact of improvement initiatives

To join our team :

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Project Management or related field (Master's an asset)
  • 7+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in finance/business transformation and process improvement
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and finance operations (month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger)
  • Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile or equivalent (asset); consulting experience an asset
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio
  • Bilingualism French/English (asset)

What we offer :

  • Competitive salary + other benefits
  • Group insurance and RRSP program;
  • Company-wide events throughout the year (barbecue, Christmas party, etc.);
  • Free on-site gym;
  • Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
  • Dynamic and rewarding work environment – ​​work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!

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