Business Systems Analyst – Finance

Colleges and Institutes Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing education in Canada as a Business Systems Analyst – Finance. In this pivotal role, you will assess and improve financial management practices, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Collaborate with a diverse team to leverage innovative solutions and streamline operations using advanced ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365. Your expertise in financial systems and process optimization will help shape the future of financial operations in a hybrid work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial systems management and accounting.
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies in financial processes.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assess project financial management practices and recommend improvements.
• Streamline financial operations by reducing manual effort.
• Work closely with project managers to define requirements.

Skills

Financial systems management

Process optimization

Business analysis

Project management

Technical requirements translation

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Post-secondary education in Computer Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

QuickBooks

Power Apps

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

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Join Our Dynamic Team at Colleges and Institutes Canada!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of education? At Colleges and Institutes Canada, we’re looking for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advocacy for colleges and institutes across Canada.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals committed to excellence.
• Innovative Culture: Embrace a culture that values creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• Salary: Obtain a highly competitive compensation.

Next Steps

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something extraordinary! We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) – Finance to assess CICan’s project financial management practices, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. This includes understanding the financial information needs of various stakeholders to establish standardized practices across the organization.

The BSA will help streamline financial operations by reducing manual effort and inefficiencies, and evaluate Microsoft Dynamics 365 to suggest cost-effective system improvements. The role involves working closely with project managers, finance staff, and the BCUPT to define requirements for the BC enhancement Business Case and Implementation Plan.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 5 years in financial systems management, accounting, or IT administration with a focus on process optimization.
• Experience identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement in financial systems and processes.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Experience working with ERP/financial systems such as BC 365 and QuickBooks.
• Managing Power Apps, BC 365, databases, and financial reporting tools.
• Supporting and training staff.
• Project management and reporting experience.

Knowledge of

• Financial process automation, business analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Financial principles, accounting, and business practices.
• Accounting software and financial systems.
• Business analysis practices and techniques.
• IT systems integration into financial operations.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.
• International and domestic project management frameworks (an asset).

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent experience and education.

Additional Details

• Compensation: $85,748 to $104,956 (PS III)
• Status: 12-month full-time term
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario (hybrid work environment)
• Language: English; French is an asset
• Application Deadline: May 6, 2025

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé in PDF format before the deadline. CICan is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. For accommodations during the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [phone] x 5827.

We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Colleges and Institutes Canada acknowledges that its offices are located on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.