Information Technology - Senior Director/Director, Solution Delivery, Finance Technology

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THE BUSINESS We are Everyday Luxury™. It's what we do and how we do it — together. It's working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results. It's maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture. It's knowing that wherever you are, you belong. It's elevating your world — and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia. It's You. And an endless runway of opportunity. With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America — including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle — our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So, you can do what you do best — with us. THE TEAM The mission of the Finance, Legal & Risk Technology department is to design, build, deliver, and operate scalable technology, data, analytics, and AI solutions that align with the strategic objectives of Finance, Legal, and Enterprise Risk Management at Aritzia. THE OPPORTUNITY Aritzia is growing and our Finance Technology team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, and continuously improving Finance technology solutions. As the Director, Solution Delivery, Finance Technology, you will work cross-functionally on broad and deeply impactful initiatives, partnering with teams such as Finance, Legal, Procurement, Tax, and Risk to deliver and evolve enterprise finance platforms — including ERP (SAP ECC/S4HANA), financial close, procure-to-pay, tax, and reporting solutions. You will play a pivotal role in collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand, document and deliver on business needs to enable the design of best-in-class technology solutions across all areas of Finance Technology. With people at the heart of everything you do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia — while enjoying one yourself. THE ROLE As the Senior Director/Director, Solution Delivery, Finance Technology, you will: Own the Finance technology strategy and roadmap, partnering with business leaders to identify innovative solutions that meet business needs for today and tomorrow, and leading the business case, ROI, and total cost of ownership across the portfolio. Lead vendor selection, negotiation, and governance, including SOW, MSA, and DPA oversight in partnership with Legal, while managing platform budgets and holding partners accountable to performance and service commitments. Direct the translation of business requirements into scalable, user-centric solution designs that meet SOX, internal control, audit, and data governance requirements. Oversee the full solution delivery lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring build, configuration, and integration align with technical requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure. Ensure structured testing strategies are in place to validate functionality, protect data integrity, and resolve defects prior to delivery. Lead the deployment, operation, and continuous improvement of Finance technology solutions, including system monitoring, license optimization, and resolution of technical escalations. Identify, evaluate, and govern the responsible application of AI and intelligent automation (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, agentic workflows, and Power Automate) to improve Finance processes, controls, and productivity. Lead change management, training, and enablement to drive user adoption, and build and maintain trusted relationships with Finance and cross-functional business stakeholders as a strategic partner, translating technical decisions into executive-ready recommendations and keeping stakeholders engaged and aligned throughout the solution lifecycle. Represent the Finance function on company-wide projects and initiatives that originate outside of Finance, actively participating to ensure the Finance department's requirements, controls, and interests are understood, protected, and reflected in the final solution. THE QUALIFICATIONS The Senior Director/Director, Solution Delivery, Finance Technology has: Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in 10+ years of progressive experience delivering and operating enterprise Finance technology solutions, including significant experience leading teams and large-scale, cross-functional programs Experience gained within a retail or consumer-facing environment is an asset Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, maximizing results across planning, hiring, onboarding, evaluating, developing, engaging, and retaining talent Hands-on experience with enterprise Finance platforms such as ERP (SAP ECC/S4HANA), financial close, procure-to-pay, tax, and reporting solutions Proven experience delivering or overseeing at least one full-lifecycle SAP implementation or S/4HANA transformation in a retail or high-volume transactional environment Experience with two or more finance technology solutions such as Blackline, Ariba, Concur, OneStream, or Vertex Familiarity with retail-specific financial processes such as merchandise accounting, inventory valuation, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and multi-entity consolidation Knowledge of the fashion or specialty retail industry, including its competitive landscape, business drivers, and how finance technology supports a fast-paced retail environment Demonstrated success owning technology roadmaps, business cases, ROI, and total cost of ownership, and managing platform budgets and vendor spend. Strong understanding of SOX, internal control, audit, and data governance requirements. Extensive hands-on experience managing external vendors and delivery partners in an outsourced or co-sourced model, including systems integrators, implementation partners, and managed service providers, and directing their day-to-day work to meet quality, timeline, and budget commitments. Familiarity with AI/ML and automation platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate) and their responsible application to enterprise Finance A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value THE PERKS Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia: Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now. Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family. A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining. The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well. Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial. Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof. Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more. The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care. ARITZIA Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team. We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.