Senior Analyst Finance

Title:

Senior Finance Analyst Employee Working

Location:

Remote (Ottawa, ON)
Employment Status:
Temporary Full-Time (18 months)

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier‑free work environment.

• Prepare standard and customized financial reports, including monthly reconciliations, inventory tracking, project reallocations, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial performance summaries.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger, reviewing and validating transactions, and preparing correcting journal entries as needed.
• Conduct complex financial analysis, including trend analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling, to support strategic decision‑making.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the financial health and performance of the organization.
• Provide guidance and support on financial and budgetary matters, including the development and improvement of financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support audits and financial reviews, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data
• Evaluate systems, business processes, data, policies, and quality requirements to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Construct business and financial models, forecasts, dashboards, visualizations, and scenario analyses to support decision‑making.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to identify financial challenges, develop solutions, and implement financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Provide technical expertise and support to stakeholders and team members in financial analysis, reporting, and strategy execution.
• Apply analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including refining financial reporting processes, identifying efficiencies, and implementing best practices.
• Stay updated on financial, business, and technology trends to drive improvements in financial planning and analysis.
• Ensure all policies, standards, and processes are compliant, accurate, and documented; review, analyze and action change to align with emerging standards and legislation changes to ensure appropriate and correct recognition.

• Qualifications include a minimum of 6-9 years experience and a 3-year college diploma or university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require a graduate diploma/degree in a related field and/or a professional degree, certification, or designation.
• Requires expertise in a specialized discipline or broad experience across fields, along with an understanding of interconnections between processes and business units.
• Experience in evaluating and optimizing business processes.
• Experience in financial analysis and modeling skills, including scenario analysis and forecasting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS D365) and SharePoint.
• Experience in financial modelling and forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Ability to research and collaborate to identify complex problems, analyze interrelated factors using specialized skills, and develop solutions by integrating expertise, while exercising independent…