Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Department: Finance & Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full-time

Final date to receive applications: June 22, 2026

• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Benefits package includes Extended Health Care, Dental Benefits, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Employee and Family Assistant Program (EFAP)
• Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking
• Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events
• Working in a beautiful park setting
• Generous paid time off, including Vacation days, Sick Time
• Employer-matched Pension Plan at 5%

Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past.

The Finance Business Partner is a senior individual contributor responsible for providing advanced financial analysis, operational support, and advisory services across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Financial Operations Manager, this role partners with operational and departmental leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business case development, and internal control adherence.

This position has no direct reports and carries no people-management accountability. Instead, it provides professional-level financial leadership through influence, technical expertise, and partnership with operational stakeholders. The role requires strong business acumen, a deep understanding of accounting standards (ASNPO), and the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Support
• Partner with department leaders to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts aligned with approved strategic and operating plans.
• Prepare detailed financial models and scenario analyses to support operational planning and decision-making.
• Monitor departmental performance through monthly variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support reforecast processes by integrating actual results, emerging operational realities, and risk factors.
• Ensure forecasting assumptions are documented, internally consistent, and aligned with approved budgets.

• Financial Analysis & Decision Support
• Provide professional-level financial analysis to support operating and capital initiatives.
• Develop and review ROI analyses, business cases, and post-implementation evaluations.
• Support capital planning analysis in coordination with the Senior Financial Operations Manager.
• Identify financial risks and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve performance.
• Support grant-funded program analysis and financial reporting requirements.

• Reporting & Performance Management
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal leadership consumption.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve transparency and accountability.
• Support preparation of Board- and AFRC-level financial materials (analysis and supporting schedules).
• Assist in audit preparation by preparing schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation as required.

• Accounting & Technical Support
• Support the integrity of financial reporting through review and analysis of general ledger activity.
• Assist with complex accounting treatments under ASNPO, including revenue recognition, capital accounting, restricted funds, and grant accounting.
• Support month-end and year-end processes through analytical review and reconciliation support.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to departments on financial policy application and accounting treatment.

• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls across departments.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and streamline workflows.
• Partner with Finance and IT to support ERP optimization, reporting automation, and system enhancements.
• Assist in documenting financial processes and control matrices.

• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Leverage financial systems (e.g., Business Central, Excel-based models) to generate reports and dashboards that enhance decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to optimize system use and improve reporting automation.
• Analyze and present key financial metrics to leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Ensure continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.

• Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing
• Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with our mission and vision, ensuring authenticity in our historical setting and stories.
• Actively support a positive work…