Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Operations and indirectly to the Manager, Finance & Administration, the Financial Analyst is responsible for tracking all system programs funding streams and providing analytical financial support in this area as well as supporting general financial analysis as needed to the finance team.

Areas of Accountability

• Responsible for tracking all program related funding streams and allocations to various contracts and initiatives
• Support the development of service delivery plans related to financial budget preparation
• Support the year end audit and fiscal period close ensuring that all financial and program funding data aligns with the accounting system and audited program statements
• Support internally with forecasting and preparing annual programs budgets and reports
• Work with the Director, Finance & Operations to prepare actual program expenditure reports for funders as required, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting within funding agreement requirements
• Work with System Planning team to forecast appropriate funding targets for funded programs aligned to relevant benchmarks
• Provide regular forecasts of program spending to ensure spending does not exceed funding
• Provide regular reports to communicate the level of program expenditure at any point during the year and ad hoc reports as requested
• Analyze service provider program budgets for consistency, reasonableness compared to other similar programs and eligibility of costs to provide advice to planning team in support of annual program contract negotiations
• Work closely with the Contracts & Grant Specialist to ensure timeliness of contract agreement creation and amendments and develop documentation as required
• Together, with the Director, Finance & Operations and Manager, Finance & Administration, support the finance team as needed with financial data reports, management reports and other ad-hoc financial reporting/analysis
• Prepare comprehensive briefing notes on an as needed basis to communicate analysis to leadership and team
• Provide back-up support when needed for the accounting team
• Provide back-up support to the Contract & Grant Specialist as needed
• Ensure compliance with all internal control processes in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of the workflow and procedures for the Financial Analyst role and maintain updates as needed

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 7 + years of financial analysis and reporting experience
• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience in advanced financial analysis, presentation and modelling of model economic scenarios and use of critical thinking to resolve issues
• Prior experience in the not-for-profit and/or homeless serving system of care sector considered an asset
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with grant management software considered an asset
• Experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, and
• Excellent time and resource management skills, with the ability to influence change.
• Experience with project management with the ability to support complex multi-stakeholder projects
• Detail oriented, well organized, with excellent oral communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex subject matter to various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve; prioritize assignments to meet deadlines; work independently within the defined parameters of the role; and an ability to take direction from several sources
• Courageous collaborator with commitment to create and support an environment that enables staff to achieve results and develop and build organizational capacity for the future.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders of diverse and at times competing interests to work towards achieving a common agenda.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

What We Offer

We offer an environment and culture where people are passionate about the work we do and supportive of each other. We work hard and learn together, celebrate our successes, and recognize the importance of having fun.

We provide a competitive compensation package including health and dental benefits, paid vacation, wellness and personal flex time.

We offer a hybrid working model.

Our Commitment

We celebrate and support diversity, fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all.

Requirements

Please forward your resume and cover letter via CHFs Bamboo portal.

We thank all candidates for your interest in the Financial Analyst role; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates must provide police information and vulnerable sector checks.