Director, Financial Technology - Canada (Remote)

Info-Tech Research Group delivers impartial, highly pertinent IT research, enabling CIOs and IT leaders to make well-informed, strategic decisions. We are currently serving over 30,000 professionals and collaborate closely with IT teams, equipping them with actionable tools and expert guidance to drive measurable results and enhance technology initiatives and organizational processes. Why join us? • We pride ourselves on consistent year-on-year growth, with double-digit growth even during a global pandemic. • We are in the Top 3 on LinkedIn's Top Companies List in Canada. • Info-Tech fosters a growth-focused, entrepreneurial culture with unlimited opportunities for professional growth and development. • We provide financial support for professional development and training. About the Role Info-Tech Research Group is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Technology to lead the analysis, design, and delivery of financial systems solutions that enable business performance and operational excellence. In this individual contributor role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business and technology leaders. You'll lead the intake and prioritization of financial technology initiatives, translate complex business requirements into scalable solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate combines deep analytical expertise with strong stakeholder management skills, the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with project management aptitude, and a passion for optimizing technology-enabled financial processes. This role bridges finance and technology - driving alignment between strategic goals and operational execution. You will influence how financial systems evolve to support the company's continued growth. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Delivery • Lead the intake, scoping, and prioritization of financial technology initiatives in collaboration with finance and IT leadership. • Translate business objectives into actionable technology roadmaps that align with corporate strategy. • Drive enterprise finance system integration strategy and processes that secure cross-functional alignment and a unified, reliable source of financial data. Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Leadership • Serve as the liaison between finance, operations, and technology teams to ensure shared understanding of project goals and deliverables. • Facilitate cross-functional workshops and decision-making sessions to align priorities and resolve issues. • Manage communication with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, on project status, risks, and outcomes. Requirements Analysis and Solution Design • Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements for enterprise financial systems and related projects. • Conduct in-depth process analysis to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and data accuracy. • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions are designed to meet both functional and strategic goals. • Develop and maintain documentation, including business requirements, process maps, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Implementation, Testing, and Change Management • Partner with team leaders to oversee implementation activities and ensure successful delivery. • Develop and execute test strategies to validate system solutions that meet business requirements. • Support user adoption by developing training materials, conducting workshops • Support user adoption by developing training materials, conducting workshops, and ensuring smooth transitions through change management best practices. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline. • Minimum 10+ years of experience in business analysis, financial systems, or related project leadership roles. • Demonstrated success in leading technology-enabled transformation initiatives within finance or corporate operations. • Proven expertise in requirements management, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to synthesize complex data and present clear recommendations. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both executive and technical audiences. • Proficiency with project and workflow management tools such as JIRA, and Microsoft Office Suite. • Experience in Agile and Waterfall delivery environments. Preferred Qualifications • Strong knowledge of FP&A tools, data analytics (e.g. Workday Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Vena, Power BI). • Experience with ERP, CRM, or financial systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, Dynamics 365). • Exposure to financial reporting automation or AI-driven process improvement. Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process. #LI-CL2 Apply tot his job