Finance Analyst-Operations

Indwell; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Vision care

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

RRSP match

Vacation 3 weeks

Leadership conference

Job summary

Indwell in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Finance Analyst – Operations to prepare, manage, and deliver timely financial reports across government and institutional stakeholders. You will support operational effectiveness, ensure funding compliance, and translate financial data into actionable insights for program management.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and involves collaboration across internal teams, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in-office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (Master's preferred).
• CPA certification is highly desirable.
• Proven budgeting and financial reporting experience, preferably in nonprofit or social services.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and present financial information accessibly.
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, pivot tables, lookups).

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly financial reports to departments and interpret financial information.
• Maintain payroll database to support reporting requirements.
• Develop quarterly reports for Finance and Audit Committee.
• Support in preparing program launch budgets.
• Engage with auditors as required and assist with year-end close.
• Assist with external reporting to government bodies and grants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficient

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Budgeting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

CPA certification desirable

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power Query

Pivot tables

XLOOKUP

Index-Match

Job description

Finance Analyst – Operations- Full-Time

Hamilton, Ontario

Salary:$65,000-$80,000

Closing Date for Applications: September 28, 2026

Position Description:

As the Finance Analyst – Operations, you will be responsible for preparing, managing, and delivering accurate and timely financial reports across multiple government and institutional stakeholders. You will report to the Finance Manager and collaborate across internal teams to support operational effectiveness, ensure funding compliance, interpret financial information, and uphold the highest standards of financial integrity. Your attention to detail and analytical skills, along with an ability to translate reporting into valuable insights and decision support for program management, will play a critical role in fulfilling the mission of Hope and Homes for All.

About Indwell:

For over 50 years, founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable, high-quality, efficient housing communities with supportive programs to over 1,400 tenants. Learn more at: www.indwell.ca

What matters to you?

You are passionate about numbers, precision, and purpose. You value a role that allows you to dig deep into financial data while supporting a mission that addresses poverty, housing instability, and community wellbeing. You want to work in an environment where your analytical mindset, curiosity, and commitment to excellence are both expected and celebrated.

You thrive in a workplace that is grounded in the values of DIGNITY, LOVE, and HOPE. You seek a team that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion—where you are respected, supported, and seen as a leader in your domain.

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week in the office, primarily based out of the Hamilton main office at 1430 Main St. E.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Internal Financial Reporting (40%)

• Provide monthly reports to various departments, and support with interpretation and discussion of financial information


• IT, Facilities, Programs, HR


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with users of financial information, helping them understand the data and integrate it into their decision making and management approach


• Maintain payroll database to support both internal and external reporting requirements


• With support from the Finance Manager, develop a process to provide financial reports, including detailed analytical work and forecasts, to Regional Managers on a quarterly basis


• Assist in preparing quarterly reports for the Finance and Audit Committee


• Set up and report on program launch budgets

External Financial Reporting (40%)

• Ministry of Health Rent Supplements


• Annual budget


• Annual report


• Operating Funding Agreements


• Ministry of Health, various municipalities


• Quarterly financial reports


• Prepare budgets and projections as required


• Support in the development of new agreements and reporting requirements


• Engage with auditors where required


• Operating Grants


• Create job codes and circulate to stakeholders


• Assist program managers in tracking and reporting on the use of funds


• Maintain database of active grants

Operating Budget Development (10%)

• Support the Controller by working with various operating departments during the budget preparation season to ensure quality of data inputs and access to necessary information


• Analyze operating budgets to ensure financial sustainability and compliance with Operating Agreements

Miscellaneous (10%)

• Support department managers in extracting and interpreting financial information as required


• Assist the Finance Manager in identifying and implementing process improvements


• Assist with year-end close and audit procedures


• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)


• Professional certification such as CPA is highly desirable


• Proven experience in financial budgeting and reporting, preferably in a nonprofit or social services organization


• Excellent analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail


• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present financial information in a way that is understandable to users without the same familiarity or experience


• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail


• High degree of proficiency in Excel. Candidates ought to be familiar with functions such as Power Query, index-matching, xlookup, and pivot tables.


• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines

We want you to thrive:

• Vacation: 3 weeks (15 days) paid with 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year


• Extensive Benefits paid: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care. Life Insurance and long-term disability


• Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services


• Group RRSP: Indwells contributes 5% of salary


• Onboarding Process: We provide an extensive onboarding process that includes virtual training, in person training and shadowing other staff


• Professional and Personal Development: We provide an Annual Spring Leadership Conference to grow professionally and a Fall Spiritual Nature Retreat to rest and recharge with co-workers. Trainings including topics related to the StrengthsFinder assessment, Indigenous Cultural Safety, 2SLGBTQIA+ Awareness, First Aid.


• Community Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings

We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.

JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…

Indwell uses AI-assisted tools in the hiring process with human oversight where final employment decisions are made by people. We are committed to using these technologies in a manner that is fair and transparent.

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.