Finance Business Partner

Our client, a well-established and highly respected independent not-for-profit organization, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a full-time contract (ending March 2028). You will act as a trusted strategic advisor, partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting. You will play a key role in the quarterly forecasting cycle, mid-year and year-end financial reviews, and the annual budgeting process, delivering meaningful analysis and insights that enable informed decision-making and support organizational objectives. Success in this role requires a collaborative and relationship-focused professional who can confidently communicate complex financial information in a clear, practical, and accessible way. You bring a strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate both short- and long-term financial impacts, build strong partnerships across the organization, and proactively identify opportunities to improve financial performance and support business priorities. The main responsibilities include: Partnering with program leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making Explaining financial information clearly and acting as a trusted finance contact for questions and guidance Supporting managers through budget, quarterly, and year-end review cycles, highlighting key risks and opportunities Preparing and reviewing financial reports, projections, reconciliations, and adjustments to ensure accuracy Providing financial analysis to support business cases, funding requests, and long-term planning Assisting with organization-wide financial reporting and variance analysis Helping track program and project costs and improve financial processes and systems This is a rewarding opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by work that supports impactful, organization-wide initiatives with significance across Canada. Qualifications The main qualifications for this role include: Degree in Business, Commerce, or Accounting CPA designation required (complete or in the process) 3-5 years’ progressive experience with a strong background in financial analysis and reporting Experience with ERP systems Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, Power Pivot, and queries How You Will Be Rewarded: $77,000 - $92,000 starting salary range Professional development support Excellent benefits plan from day 1 4 weeks’ vacation, 5 personal/wellness days and a paid week at Christmas Hybrid work environment, 2 days in office Defined benefit pension (yes, even though it is a contract!) Location: Ottawa - Downtown Internal Job ID#: 5077 Recruiter Name: Tracey Windsor

Act as a strategic advisor partnering with operational leaders to support financial planning, budgeting, and quarterly forecasting. Prepare financial reports and analysis to support business cases and improve organizational financial performance.

Requires a degree in Business, Commerce, or Accounting and a CPA designation (completed or in progress). Candidates need 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis and proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.

• Professional development support • Excellent benefits plan • 4 weeks’ vacation • 5 personal/wellness days • Paid week at Christmas • Defined benefit pension

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial Planning
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Performance Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• ERP Systems
• Advanced Excel
• Pivot Tables
• Power Pivot
• Queries
• Variance Analysis
• Strategic Advising
• Financial Modeling
• Stakeholder Management
• Reconciliations

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

27 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

2 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level