Title : Senior Analyst, Finance

Employee Working Location : Remote (Canada)

Employment Status : Permanent Full-time

Salary Band : $58,189 - $72,736 / year

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.

In this role, you will :

• Leads the month-end process for the IO Finance Services team ensuring all deadlines are met
• Prepares commitment schedules in order to assist program areas in revising project budgets and forecasts.
• Consolidates budgets and forecasts for reporting to Finance Manager, IO Leadership and Corporate Finance
• Provides finance support services to Program Managers, Directors and their administrative staff to assist in the effective management of projects & departments.
• Identifies financial risks the projects and/or departments may be exposed to, and discuss possible scenarios with Finance Manager and Program Manager to mitigate (if not eliminate) these risks.
• Oversees cash flow and cost control measures; accounts receivable & payable, data entry, month-end closure, reconciliations, etc.

What we are looking for :

• Post secondary level education in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA) and background in audit and assurance is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive, relevant experience in financial management, preferably in project/program management.
• Knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting, GAAP
• Computer literacy is essential. Knowledge of current word processing and spreadsheet (advanced level in Excel) applications and accounting software (i.e. Accpac, Dynamics AX) is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (essential) and French (preferred);
• Experience in working directly with program managers to provide financial advice.
• Customer focus with the ability to explain complex issues in plain language to non-experts.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and influencing skills and a customer service orientation to ensure effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communications skills in English are required. Knowledge of other languages from countries in which International Operations works will also be of added value.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, global environment with multiple conflicting demands, ambiguity and changing circumstances and demonstrated positive experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Comfortable in a volunteer-led organization and delivering to a volunteer-led accountability structure with a willingness to commit to the Principles of the Red Cross Movement.

Working Conditions

• This position is subject to successful Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Sector Checks;
• The majority of the work is performed in a clean and comfortable environment
• May include long to moderate hours sitting and using computers and office equipment.
• Ability to work in stressful and often ambiguous conditions.
• This position may require domestic or overseas travel to attend conferences, workshops and meetings as required.
• Must be able to be Medical Cleared for travel in accordance with established CRC Medical criteria in positions where travel will be required
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.

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Salary Band:
$58,189 - $72,736