Nicolas Jelic
About Nicolas Jelic
Nicolas Jelic is a Senior Manager of Financial Systems at J.D. Irving, Limited, with extensive experience in financial management and systems integration. He previously held various roles at SNC-Lavalin, contributing to financial analysis, system management, and major implementation projects across multiple countries.
Work at J.D. Irving
Nicolas Jelic has served as the Senior Manager Financial System at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2016. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the implementation of the JDEdwards 9.2 Finance and Payroll solution across various J.D. Irving companies. His responsibilities include resource management, focusing on daily operations and career development for team members. He also manages change management processes in collaboration with business process leads, ensuring smooth transitions during system updates and implementations.
Previous Experience at SNC-Lavalin
Nicolas Jelic held multiple positions at SNC-Lavalin from 2004 to 2016. He began as a Financial Analyst in France, where he worked for four years. He then progressed to the role of Financial Controller in New Delhi, India, for two years. After returning to Montreal, he served as a Senior Financial Systems Analyst for three years, followed by a position as Manager - Financial Systems - Global Integration for another three years. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in financial systems and management.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Jelic has a strong educational background in accounting and business management. He studied at IÉSEG School of Management, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from 1998 to 2001 and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Management with a focus on Audit and Control from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he attended Arizona State University for one year, where he furthered his studies in Accounting and Business/Management from 2001 to 2002.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Nicolas Jelic has played a significant role in various key projects. At J.D. Irving, he was instrumental in deploying solutions such as Cognos, Alteryx, and Tableau during a major implementation project. He is also actively involved in promoting and defining key candidates for the organization's Automation initiative, contributing to the advancement of technological integration within the company.