Manager, Global Finance Solutions

Date Posted: March 16, 2026
Reports To: Director, FP&A and Global Finance Processes
Location: Vancouver, BC

Position Summary

The Manager, Global Finance Solutions is responsible for integrating and improving the business through process change and systems/ technology solutions.  This role will functionally report to the Director, FP&A and Global Finance Processes and will be responsible for ongoing Oracle system support/maintenance, benefit realization of finance systems, including but not limited to Oracle, and business transformation and innovation through process change and systems.

The role will collaborate with the FP&A, Corporate Reporting, Treasury and global regional finance functions to strategically advance the global finance function through systemization, data quality, one version of the truth and process alignment activities.  This role also has a significant connection to IT and Marketing & Logistics (M&L) through projects, resource allocation and day-to-day operations. Specifically, this role works with IT and M&L to lead the governance for the M&L and Finance Business Systems Steering Committee. Working closely with the Manager, M&L Business Systems and IT Business Relationship Manager, Corporate Services to align technology roadmaps, execution, resourcing and budgets.

System support and enhancement projects will be delivered in collaboration with business and more directly through direct reporting of a global team of business leads, and active management of Methanex’s third party technical service support team for Oracle.

The expected hiring salary range for this position is CAD $142,000 to $176,000.  The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies and will consider internal equity.

Position Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES	RESULTS/DELIVERABLES
Oracle Solutions and Finance Innovation Oversight and accountability for Global Finance [and M&L systems] requirements Position is authorized to make decisions on behalf of management related to systems design and configuration. As needed and subject to approval by Steering Committee, manage future projects to respond to business needs, focused on, but not limited to, Oracle enhancements and major transformation projects.	Translate business requirements or challenges into solutions and validate preliminary budget and resource estimates. In collaboration with the business and managed service provider, prioritize and select initiatives aligned to strategic direction that are feasible factoring budget, resources, risk, supportability of technology, practical fit, and impact on organization. Solutions to be focused on, but not limited to, Oracle system. Drive standardization in processes across the organization. When business requirements cannot be met through Oracle, consult and liaise with IT team on system recommendations and collaborate on solutions. Ensure appropriate subject matter expertise is consulted on key decisions and business case, from business and also technical expertise from IT and 3rd Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and business innovation through an understanding of system functionality and industry best practice, specifically through Oracle contract / relationships / Oracle cloud customer connect / Oracle events and training, and external investigation. Ensure smooth coordination with integrated systems, subject matter experts, and overlapping projects – including testing through Oracle and consideration of improvements to meet business requirements. Integrated systems include Maximo, Concur, Kleinschmidt, and the Methanex Staging Database. Ensure financial data quality is maintained (I.e. compliance, orphaned records etc.) and identify opportunities for data quality improvement. Use KPIs and reporting to support data quality in Oracle in all regions. Review and approve configuration changes to Oracle due to enhancement requests from end users, aligned with guiding principles of IT Strategy and global consistency. Monitor and report on enhancement requests to Steering Committee. Recognize and elevate decisions for review by Steering Committee; document decisions and present recommendations for senior level review for Global Finance Forum (GFF) and Global Marketing & Logistics Team (GMLT). Establish and maintain a roadmap of continuous improvement for the Oracle product Oversight and management of Oracle system cost and recommendations for renewals. Ensures that system controls are aligned with SOX requirements and that global user-based system controls are in place and operating effectively to support financial reporting. Liaise with Assistant Controller and Director, Internal Audit as necessary.
Oracle Support Oversight and accountability for ongoing maintenance of Oracle cloud application, with technical support through managed services and IT team, as needed Allocation of resources in Oracle Solutions team for support	Manage Oracle quarterly releases for ERP and monthly releases for CPQ and FCCS. This includes: alignment for impact, test case planning, scheduling and accountability for testing. Manage Oracle support tickets through SD+, including prioritization, allocation of resources through ticket volume and status review. Reports data from tickets to Operations and Steering Committees and identifies and documents recommendations based on trends. Review and approve configuration changes to Oracle due to identified defects. Regular assessment of appropriate resourcing based on business needs, volume of tickets, and Oracle update changes. Ensure the correct level of SME engagement within the Methanex organization is participating in assessments of enhancements and in Oracle update testing, as necessary. Communication and change management for stakeholders, including GFF, GMLT and end users related to Oracle support issues, disruptions, and updates.
People Leadership & Management	Manages Oracle Solutions Team Business Leads including direct reports across global sites Coordinates in-person team meetings and cross-training in conjunction with other team deliverables Indirect management of IT support team (integrations, security, and technical support business analysts) (~3 indirect reports) Assigns work and provides day-to-day supervision and guidance to direct reports; manages performance to ensure goals are being achieved Coaches direct reports and provide development opportunities for their professional development and improved team effectiveness Manages relationship with service providers for technical support, including contract negotiation, review of hours and feedback on team and support.
Change Management and Training	As the primary point of contact with Finance and Operations Directors for Oracle solution, manages relationship in conjunction with direct reports by understanding business requirements and systems solutions. Works with IT to understand IT strategy and ensures alignment of Oracle solutions and business needs to broader IT strategy. Promotes IT strategy with stakeholders. Works with Finance to establish strategy in terms of systems and promote global consistency with stakeholders. Responsibility for all global communication related to Oracle – systems outages, training, quarterly release updates. Makes recommendations for, coordinates and staffs training initiatives for Oracle based on business requests, scope of Oracle updates, and data from support tickets. Ensures Oracle OneNote and other process/system training material is up to date, and has responsibility for Oracle Training SharePoint site. Ownership of onboarding training material for Oracle users. Responsibility for communication to senior leadership of key performance indicators for the group, including quality of day-to-day support and progress on projects and enhancements.
Methanex Vision and Values	Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and “one-team”. As a team member demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and Demonstrated through feedback from team and leaders. Undertakes all aspects of the role through living the Methanex values.
Responsible Care	Conducts all business in a manner which supports the Responsible Care® ethic.

 

Position Qualifications

Education and/or Professional Designation

• University graduate in Business/Finance
• Accounting Qualification/ Designation

Experience and Technical Skills/Knowledge

• 10+ years of experience in Operational Finance and/or Customer Service in Marketing and Logistics Petrochemical/ Commodity industry
• Deep and broad experience, skills and knowledge of Finance processes with a similar global organization
• Proven leadership skills, with experience in leading teams and facilitating workshops
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of O365 and Advanced Excel
• ERP system literacy, Oracle Cloud; experience in complex ERP implementation and beyond

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