Senior Financial Analyst – Payroll Accounting

TELUS

. Provide guidance to the P&C Operations leadership team as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSenior💰 CA$86,000 - CA$136,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in payroll and financial accounting with a strong focus on compliance, data protection, and relationship building. Proficient in leveraging SAP systems and advanced Excel for financial reporting and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Accounting Designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA)Advanced Proficiency in ExcelSAP Human Resources (HR) and Financial Information (FI) ModulesExperience with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu QuébecBilingual in English and French

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Hard Skills

Payroll AccountingFinancial AccountingCompliance ManagementFinancial ReportingData ProtectionQuantitative AnalysisProblem-SolvingBudgetingFinancial ModellingJournal Entries

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam-Oriented CollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAP Payroll SystemsSAP Cloud EnvironmentsExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACGACMACA

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceCollective Agreement RequirementsSarbanes-Oxley ControlFinancial Inputs and OutputsTeam Member Data Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance to the P&C Operations leadership team as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert
Build relationships in a national and remote environment at all organizational levels
Represent P&C Operations in work, interactions, meetings and projects
Collaborate with stakeholders to support team member programs and recommendations
Informally lead and support the offshore team of financial analysts
Execute and support biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payroll accounting functions
Manage payroll postings, GL accounts, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, employee receivables, liabilities, expenses, banking accounts and major payroll government remittances including CRA and MRQ
Manage payroll financial inputs and outputs for compliance with TELUS policies, legislation and collective agreement requirements
Lead internal and external auditor Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements
Ensure accuracy, appropriate use and protection of team member data
Leverage and enhance SAP payroll and financial systems
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations with recommendations using Excel and PowerPoint
Identify, develop and implement simplification and innovation initiatives
Support companywide financial projections, modelling and budgeting
Provide expertise on payroll/accounting processes and system requirements for HR and payroll financial operations
Create financial reporting and related processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 10 years of experience in payroll and financial accounting, systems and compliance across federal, provincial and collective agreement environments within large, complex organizations
Payroll accounting/accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA) or equivalent
Strong quantitative, problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into clear recommendations for senior leadership
Advanced proficiency in Excel and SAP Human Resources (HR) and Financial Information (FI) modules
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and lead change through team-oriented collaboration at all levels of the organization
Excellent organizational, prioritization and facilitation skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
Experience working with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Revenu Québec and internal and external auditors
Excellence in accuracy, attention to detail and protection of team member data
Commitment to protecting team member data and upholding privacy and compliance standards
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a drive for continuous learning and professional development
Experience working in SAP cloud environments
Bilingual in English and French (written and oral)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%
Minimum 3 weeks of vacation
Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
Generous company matched pension
Share purchase programs
Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
Career growth and learning & development opportunities