Senior Financial Analyst, Inventory

Senior Financial Analyst, Inventory – Canadian Blood Services Stem Cells for Life
• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Blood Services is a complex pan‑Canadian biologics manufacturer that manages an annual budget of over $1.8 billion. We are entering an exciting transformative phase, expanding our digital capabilities, modernizing our infrastructure, and scaling our operations to meet the growing needs of Canadians.

This role will be performed in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 40 % on‑site presence at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa. The successful candidate will work a mixture of on‑site and off‑site work based on operational parameters.

Job category: Accounting and finance

Job posting : 7838

Employment status: Temporary full‑time

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B

Salary / Rate of pay: $89,894 – $108,493 CAD

Final date to receive applications: This external posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up‑to‑date resume.
• A cover letter specific to the job.
• Save a copy of the posting for reference during the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Entrant to a mission‑driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence, you will lead meaningful work that supports the health and wellbeing of Canadians every day.

In the Finance and Corporate Services division, the Senior Financial Analyst, Inventory will serve the Financial Reporting and Services team, delivering timely high‑quality financial reporting, safeguarding public funds, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

• Lead inventory financial management:
  Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of inventory cost accounting and financial inventory management to ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Deliver strategic insights:
  Develop and present in‑depth financial analyses on inventory and costing across all Canadian Blood Services programs, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Champion reporting excellence:
  Manage all internal and external inventory‑related financial reporting, ensuring information is timely, accurate, and compliant with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Ensure financial precision:
  Oversee accurate invoicing for provincial and territorial members, validating the allocation of product and program costs with meticulous attention to detail.
• Drive process improvement:
  Identify, design, and implement more efficient and robust financial processes to strengthen internal controls, improve data quality, and enhance overall reporting efficiency and transparency.
• Be the trusted audit partner:
  Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on all inventory‑related matters, preparing reconciliations, supporting documentation, and detailed explanations to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Lead national inventory oversight:
  Facilitate and monitor annual inventory counts across Canada, ensuring sufficient internal controls and adherence to inventory accounting standards.
• Foster compliance and efficiency:
  Manage daily financial activities related to inventory, ensuring adherence to Canadian Blood Services policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate and contribute:
  Work cross‑functionally with finance and operational leaders to deliver integrated financial insights that drive value across the organization.

• Post‑secondary education in a relevant discipline and an accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) – required.
• Five years of relevant professional experience – required.
• Understanding and experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP application – required, or strong technology acumen for rapid learning.
• Experience in inventory costing with strong knowledge of costing concepts.
• Willingness to leverage technology to improve processes.
• Excellent analytical skills; able to interpret complex operational and financial data.
• Proficient in researching accounting standards and recommending best practices.
• Knowledge of internal controls over…