Finance Analyst-Operations

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 3 weeks

Extended health benefits

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Group RRSP

Job summary

Indwell is seeking a Finance Analyst – Operations in Hamilton, Ontario. The role focuses on preparing, managing, and delivering accurate financial reports for government and institutional stakeholders, reporting to the Finance Manager, and collaborating across teams to ensure funding compliance and financial integrity.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate reports into decision-support insights for program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification is highly desirable for advanced financial oversight.
• Proven experience in financial budgeting and reporting, preferably in nonprofit or social services.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for program management.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly internal financial reports to departments and support interpretation of financial information.
• Assist in external reporting to government bodies and funders; manage budgets and projections.
• Support operating budget development with data quality checks across departments.
• Assist with year-end close, audits, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager and stakeholders to ensure funding compliance and data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Decision support

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA credential desirable

Tools

Excel advanced

Power Query

Index-matching

XLOOKUP

Pivot tables

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 underIndwell’sEmployment policy.