Director, Global Finance ERP Platform- GFT

Director, Global Finance ERP Platform

What is the opportunity?

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is a division within RBC’s Technology and Operations group, dedicated to supporting a wide range of business partners, including Risk, Finance, Human Resources (HR), Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wealth Management. Within GFT, Finance IT operates as a global technology delivery function with a workforce of over 900 professionals worldwide. This team is responsible for managing and maintaining more than 100 production applications that provide critical support to RBC’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) group.

The Director, Global ERP Platform will play a critical role in the successful implementation and management of a cloud-based, enterprise-wide Finance ERP platform. The role will lead a team of professionals to ensure the successful delivery of their assigned workstreams, while collaborating with stakeholders to align with the global ERP strategy. This position is ideal for a seasoned ERP leader with deep expertise in financial systems, technical integration, and program delivery, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What will you potentially do?

Platform Execution

• Lead the implementation of ERP modules ensuring alignment with the global ERP design template.
• Drive the execution of specific workstreams, leveraging lessons learned to accelerate adoption and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to establish delivery standards, methodologies, and KPIs for consistent program execution.
• Ensure adherence to ERP governance and the integrity of the global template design within assigned areas.

Technical and Functional Leadership

• Lead the design, configuration, and integration of ERP modules and capabilities.
• Act as the subject matter expert for functional and technical solutions within assigned areas, ensuring alignment with enterprise requirements for event-based accounting, subledger, and GL processes.
• Manage data integration, migration, and custom development for assigned workstreams, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, developers, and integration specialists to deliver robust, enterprise-wide solutions.
• Enforce ERP governance to uphold the integrity of the global template design across all entity rollouts.
• Ensure the final ERP solution is scalable and performant to meet the demands of the enterprise

Leadership and Strategy

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering assigned ERP workstreams, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align on priorities, strategic trade-offs, and business strategies within assigned areas.
• Ensure deliverables meet business outcomes and enable value creation for the organization.
• Resolve complex issues and ensure adherence to Enterprise Architecture Governance within assigned workstreams.
• Provide regular updates to the program leadership on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Talent Management

• Set direction and vision for team members, defining deliverables and key performance indicators/metrics for assigned areas.
• Foster a high-performance environment where diversity is valued, and team members are treated with respect and dignity.
• Coach and mentor team members to ensure they have the skills, processes, and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
• Assess current state capabilities and align team members to future transformational roles and development plans.
• Contribute to succession planning for key positions within the ERP program.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 10+ years of ERP implementation experience, leading large-scale, multi-entity ERP rollouts in global financial institutions, especially Tier-1 banks. 
• Expertise in ERP Subledger, General Ledger, event-based accounting processes, and SaaS ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.), including integration with enterprise GL systems. 
• Proven success in ERP governance, global template design, and entity rollouts, with hands-on leadership in program workstreams (design, configuration, integration, reporting, data migration). 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, influencing senior executives and building relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
• Experience delivering cloud-based ERP solutions from design to production support, with deep knowledge of financial accounting principles and event-based accounting systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead geographically dispersed teams of consultants, developers, and integration specialists in global financial services environments. 
• Knowledge of architecture aspects (business, data, cyber security), SDLC lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and prior experience working with global/distributed teams. 
• Holds undergraduate and/or post-graduate degree (preferably in Business or Finance).

Nice-to have

• Experience or certifications in finance. i.e. CPA or CFA

What's in it for you?

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Application Development, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Information Technology Management, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, System Applications

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-01-152026-01-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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