Senior Financial Analyst

Title : Senior Financial Analyst

Employee Working Location : Remote (Canada)

Employment Status : Permanent Full-time

Salary Band : $57,048 - $71,310 / 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 :

Responsibility 1 - Accounting, Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead the month-end process for the Finance team, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare Monthly Budget / Variance Report to budget holders.
• Prepare commitment schedules to assist program areas in revising project budgets and forecasts.
• Identify 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.
• Oversee cash flow and cost control measures; accounts receivable & payable, data entry, month-end closure, reconciliations, etc.

Responsibility 2 - Finance Management and Support

• Provide financial and statistical analysis, reports, advice, and recommendations to the Finance Manager and / or Director, Finance Services on a regular basis in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop reporting standards, emphasizing key financial and non-financial metrics to inform decision making.
• Validate and analyze project financials and prepare quarterly financial reports for GAC funded projects as well as internally funded overseas project for distribution to project managers and external partners.
• Evaluate field systems and controls to ensure reporting of accurate, complete, and timely financial information and that account for the funds advanced to the field.
• Conduct finance briefing with delegates going on mission to the field and field monitoring missions for financial assessments of projects.

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 an asset.
• 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. Dynamics AX, D365) is required.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and French / Spanish strongly preferred. Knowledge of other languages from countries in which International Operations works will also be of added value.
• Experience in working directly with program managers to provide financial advice.
• Proactive approach with strong critical thinking, business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Working conditions :

• 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 non-traditional hours on short notice.
• 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.
• Eligibility to work in Canada : At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for.

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If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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