Associate Product Owner, Finance and Corporate System

Pet Valu

  • Markham, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Hybrid: Markham, OntarioJob Description:Job OverviewThe Associate Product Owner – Finance and Corporate Systems supports the successful delivery and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide platforms and tools that enable core Finance, HR, and Corporate Services functions. Operating within a structured product delivery framework, this role works under the guidance of the Director, Enterprise Platforms and serves as a liaison between corporate business stakeholders and internal technology teams. The Associate Product Owner contributes to translating business needs into scalable solutions that align with enterprise architecture, governance standards, and long-term technology strategies.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Product Planning and Execution
  • Assist in managing the product backlog for corporate systems including ERP (e.g., D365 F&O, NAV), HRIS (e.g., Workday), and financial reporting tools.
  • Translate business requests into clear, testable user stories with appropriate acceptance criteria and business value definitions.
  • Participate in Agile delivery ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) in partnership with Scrum Teams and Delivery Leads.
  • Support release planning, documentation, and stakeholder communication as part of quarterly or program increment planning cycles.
  • Business Engagement & Requirements Gathering
  • Conduct requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders from Finance, HR, Legal, and Internal Audit.
  • Document current-state processes and support future-state design aligned with enterprise objectives.
  • Maintain traceability between business needs, technical requirements, and delivered functionality.
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Alignment
  • Ensure functional changes align with internal controls (e.g., SOX), data privacy regulations, and enterprise security policies.
  • Support the preparation of documentation for audits, reviews, or internal control testing where applicable.
  • Testing & Deployment Support
  • Assist QA and business users in preparing for and executing UAT (User Acceptance Testing), including issue logging and resolution tracking.
  • Review test plans and help validate functional outcomes pre-deployment.
  • Contribute to post-release hyper care and training documentation.
  • Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor system performance and gather feedback from end-users to suggest backlog items and enhancements.
  • Support analysis of root causes for incidents and trends in support tickets, contributing to problem management.
  • Help identify opportunities for automation and efficiency across finance and corporate service processes.
  • Other duties as required.
  • Occasional travel may be needed for workshops, training, or go-lives.
Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in business analysis, system implementation, or product support roles in an enterprise setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
  • Exposure to one or more corporate systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, SAP, Oracle, or Workday is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Agile product delivery (Scrum or SAFe) and tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
  • Solid communication and facilitation skills to support cross-functional collaboration.
  • Understanding of financial concepts (GL, AP, AR, budgeting, procurement) and corporate workflows.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Knowledge of change management, SOX compliance, or ITIL practices is an asset.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and projects.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills for interacting with stakeholders and team members.
  • Experienced in Agile software development methodologies, source control, and automated testing and deployment.
  • Knowledge about Retail systems, including point-of-sales, warehousing / distribution, and merchandising systems.
  • Ability to self-start, eager to learn.
Competencies
  • Business Acumen - Understands enterprise financial and HR operations; able to contribute to scalable solutions.
  • Interpersonal Savvy - Builds credibility with business stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners.
  • Problem Solving - Breaks down complex problems into structured parts; applies data and logic to solve them.
  • Accountability - Takes ownership of deliverables and communicates progress clearly.
  • Drive for Results - Demonstrates persistence and ownership to meet delivery milestones and quality expectations.
  • Communication - Shares information clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Adaptability - Thrives in a large, matrixed organization with shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
  • Analytical Thinking - Comfortable analyzing data, business processes, and system behavior.
  • Collaboration - Works effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors in a highly governed environment.
  • Technology Orientation - Understands how digital tools support enterprise processes and compliance requirements.

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