Software analyst Jobs in Ottawa, ON

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.

Job posting ID: 9049

Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: PTS
Salary/Rate of pay: $99,600 - 117,200

Application deadline: 2026-09-25

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

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

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular, full-time, Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis team.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in helping leaders make informed business decisions through thoughtful financial planning, modelling, and analysis. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to translate complex financial and operational information into meaningful insights, identify opportunities for sustainable cost optimization, and support strategic priorities through effective budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Formula for Success

• Drawing on your strong financial planning, costing, and modelling expertise, you will develop reliable financial plans and analyses that support informed decision-making across the organization.
• By building trusted relationships with leaders and business partners, you will provide valuable guidance on business performance, priorities, risks, opportunities, and key cost drivers to influence positive outcomes.
• Using your ability to connect operational and financial data, you will deliver clear, actionable insights that help optimize costs while supporting responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities for a complex portfolio, applying sound judgement and navigating ambiguity to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Through a continuous improvement mindset, you will help strengthen planning and reporting processes, improve data quality, and support adoption of consistent financial planning and analysis practices.
• By sharing your knowledge and expertise, you will coach analysts and business partners, helping to enhance financial acumen, analytical capability, and decision-making across the organization.

Desired Education and Skill

• Professional accounting designation in good standing (CPA or an equivalent finance or accounting designation), combined with progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial and managerial accounting principles, with advanced analytical, costing, and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and develop trust at all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis within a large or complex organization; experience in health care, not-for-profit organizations, supply chain environments, manufacturing, enterprise resource planning systems, or planning applications is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively across teams.

What we offer you

• Annual performance award up to 8%.
• Payment in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resource.
  
  

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at one of Canadian Blood Services location (Ottawa preferred) at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required (up to 10%).

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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