Intermediate Financial Specialist

About The Opportunity

Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Intermediate Financial Specialist to support a high-profile financial management function within a complex federal government environment. This long term engagement offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, expenditure management, and cost recovery activities that support critical operational and engineering programs.

The successful consultant will work closely with managers and stakeholders to ensure sound financial stewardship, accurate reporting, and compliance with Government of Canada financial policies and procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitor budgets, expenditures, commitments, and forecasts
• Support Salary Wage Envelope (SWE) management and cost recovery activities
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, reconciliations, and briefing materials
• Conduct variance analysis and identify financial risks and trends
• Liaise with internal clients regarding funding requirements and financial planning activities
• Support year-end financial exercises and resource planning initiatives
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and records
• Provide advice and recommendations on financial management practices and controls
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial policies, directives, and procedures
• Assist with ad hoc financial projects and reporting requirements as assigned

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field
• Experience supporting financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking activities
• Experience preparing financial reports, analyses, and management briefings
• Experience working with ERP systems such as DRMIS, SAP, or similar financial management platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities
• Experience working within a federal government environment would be considered a strong asset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• English language proficiency
• Active Secret Security Clearance is mandatory

About the Job

• Duration: Four-year contract with a potential one year extension option
• Location: National Capital Region
• Work Environment: Hybrid work environment, subject to client requirements

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How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to ***email_hidden***. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19175.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our client. Please note that all candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess an active Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this opportunity.