Senior Business Transformation Consultant (Finance SME) with deep expertise in finance processes related to HR and payroll to support this initiative.

Our client, Public sector client , is undertaking a critical payroll transformation program, transitioning from the existing Phoenix pay system to Dayforce. We are seeking a Senior Business Transformation Consultant (Finance SME) with deep expertise in finance processes related to HR and payroll to support this initiative.

The consultant will act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on documenting and validating Level 2 and Level 3 finance processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment in a dual HR/Pay system operating model. Candidates with federal government experience are strongly preferred.

Location: Canada (Remote with occasional on-site as required) T&L is paid by the client

Start Date: ASAP - Feb 2026

Clearance Required: Reliability Status (Government of Canada)

• Collaborate with a cross-functional transformation team to document L2 and L3 finance processes related to HR and Pay.
• Facilitate and/or attend workshops with client-side SMEs to capture nuances of finance processes under a dual HR/Pay system model.
• Synthesize workshop findings into clear, actionable deliverables for client review.
• Review deliverables for subject matter accuracy and completeness, ensuring alignment with government standards and transformation objectives.
• Provide advisory expertise on transition impacts, supporting the shift from Phoenix to Dayforce.

• 10+ years of experience in business transformation, finance, or payroll-related consulting.
• Strong expertise in finance processes related to HR and payroll (process documentation, analysis, optimization).
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Experience with process design at L2/L3 levels within complex organizations.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to distill complex information into clear deliverables.
• Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance (must be active or eligible).
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• Prior experience working with the Government of Canada or other public sector payroll/finance transformation programs.
• Familiarity with Phoenix pay system and/or Dayforce HCM/Payroll.
• Knowledge of HR, payroll, and finance integration challenges in large, unionized environments.