115-26: Financial Analyst

Overview

Full-time non-union Financial Analyst position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. This role supports financial planning, budgeting, reporting, accounting, funding, property, and control processes. It also provides dedicated financial support to assigned divisions and programs, including funder reporting, program financial analysis, and monitoring financial performance.

Duration: November 16, 2026-

Responsibilities

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Coordinate and contribute to the bi-annual budgeting and financial planning processes, including preparation of the Original Budget and Revised Budget.
• Support program managers in preparing and completing internal budgets using the Questica or Workday budgeting platform.
• Review budget submissions for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with financial objectives.
• Prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses, explain significant variances, and recommend appropriate corrective actions to management.

Funding, Financial Reporting, and Audit

• Coordinate financial activities related to provincial and municipal funding programs, including budget proposals, agreement reviews, and periodic financial reporting.
• Review monthly internal financial reports, perform variance analyses, and develop action plans to address financial issues.
• Support year-end financial close and audit processes, including agency-wide and specialized program audits.
• Provide auditors with required financial documentation and information.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and other required submissions for assigned funders.
• Coordinate ad hoc financial information and reporting requests, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and aligned with funder requirements.
• Provide dedicated financial support to assigned divisions and programs, including:
  • Uploading program information in collaboration with program management
  • Preparing quarterly reports
  • Administering third-party client and employer agreements, stipends, and training funds
  • Analyzing discrepancies at the transaction and program levels
  • Advising on projected surpluses and deficits
  • Maintaining detailed division general ledger and dimension codes

Accounting and Administrative Operations

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and generate monthly financial reports as required.
• Manage company cell phone inventory and service plans, including tracking and coordinating changes.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of annual property tax rebate applications and maintain supporting documentation.
• Manage property and lease administration activities, including:
  • Lease cost analysis, lease schedules, program and square-footage cost allocations
  • Vendor coordination
  • Review and interpretation of lease agreements
  • Preparation of lease termination cost analyses
  • Related property financial reporting and long-term analysis
• Coordinate annual renewal of the agency’s insurance portfolio, including Directors and Officers, general liability, and cyber insurance.
• Prepare renewal information and supporting documentation; coordinate and maintain Certificates of Insurance.
• Develop and maintain insurance cost allocations by program.
• Review coverage, claims experience, operational exposures, and other relevant risk factors.
• Prepare annual risk-factor and allocation recommendations for review and approval by the Director of Finance.

Process Improvement and Team Support

• Collaborate with the Finance team to establish and document financial models, workflows, policies, and procedures to improve financial processes and controls.
• Provide backup support for responsibilities of other Financial Analysts (FAs) and Senior Financial Analysts (SFAs) as required.
• Perform other ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting within a medium-sized organization.
• Experience in a non-profit or charitable environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience with government funding and/or in the non-profit sector is considered an asset.

Accounting, Systems, and Technical Knowledge

• Experience using ERP systems, including financial and budgeting modules, is required.
• Experience with Workday and Questica is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial controls, and audit requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Analytical, Communication, and Service Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills, including the ability to identify underlying principles, facts, and financial implications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide responsive service to internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to communicate practical recommendations to program and administrative staff in support of continuous business process improvement.

Work Style and Execution

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and organize work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a non-profit or charitable environment (preferred, not required).
• Experience with government funding and/or in the non-profit sector (asset).
• Experience with Workday and Questica (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $55,059 to $72,055 per annum plus benefits

Location

Remote (remote type not specified).