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 through March 2028. In this role, you will act as a trusted strategic advisor, partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to drive effective financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting. You will play a key role in quarterly forecasting, mid-year and year-end financial reviews, and the annual budgeting process, providing insightful analysis that supports sound decision-making and organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative finance professional who can turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights and build strong partnerships across the organization. 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) – or equivalent
• 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
• 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#: 5092

Recruiter Name: Tracey Windsor