Business Analyst Job Details | Aecon

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What You'll Do Here

Reporting to the Sr. Director, HCM & Payroll Operations, the Business Analyst, Shared Services, will be responsible for automation, reporting, project management, metrics and process improvements - supporting the Shared Services team for SAP HCM & Payroll, Accounts Payable & Concur, Accounts Receivable, and SharePoint.

• Work with the Shared Services (SS) team supporting a work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration and process & technical solutions
• Collaborate with the SS Leadership team, and other internal business partners (Operational Finance, Information Services (IS), & Procurement) to identify areas of opportunity in compliance, process, reporting and automation
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of assigned Reporting for Shared Services including metrics, exception reporting, etc.
• Provide leadership for new SS projects including development, testing, communication and implementation of automation, workflows and process improvements. Ensuring appropriate SS partners are included in all decisions
• Act as the Business Lead in the requirements gathering, development of system specifications, design and development of new Systems functionality & processes (including SAP, Concur, etc.)
• Lead the creation and execution of assigned reporting for Shared Services for metrics, data analytics, data integrity and control & compliance
• Attend user group sessions to stay abreast of new system developments and to provide end users with training, new tools and shortcuts
• Responsible for RPA (Robotic Process Automation), designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions to streamline business processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and ensure efficient workflows
• Responsible for ensuring all new configuration is adequately tested working with the SS team and IS
• Proactively support Shared Services to develop process efficiencies and ongoing process improvements
• Work with internal audit to ensure compliance of all new initiatives

What You Bring To The Team

• Extensive Knowledge of SAP (AR, AP, Payroll, HCM modules), Business Objects, MS Power Automate, RPA (Robotic Process Automate), SAP BTP, Automation Anywhere, Advanced Excel, Access, Concur, Banking, SharePoint
• Project Management skills
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Act with discretion and confidentiality a must
• Strong organizational skills, including balancing multiple responsibilities to effectively meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational structures and functions
• Analytical thinking skills with the ability to simplify & breakdown issues to determine root cause

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.