Finance Business Partner

Unit Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning and training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) invites applications for a Finance Business Partner. You will support divisional entities with real time financial insight, enabling operations and leadership to allocate resources effectively.

The role requires a finance background, CPA asset, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Hybrid work arrangement offered with hybrid office/home options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline and several years of experience in accounting/financial management.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.
• Experience in developing and analyzing financial data, reports and statements.
• Experience in providing advice and guidance and in understanding policies, standards and regulations.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategies, and resource allocation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial services support to divisional entities and enable informed decision making.
• Prepare in-year financial position reports, costing and business plan reports.
• Perform variance analysis of budget vs. actual and present results to management.
• Develop recommendations for funding allocations and management.
• Produce financial statements, business plans, or briefing notes for new activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Financial software applications

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

The Finance Business Partner provides financial services support to the divisional entities within CFMWS. It is all about enabling your clients to make informed decisions. The main goal of a Finance Business Partner is to create an active partnership with both operations and management and provide real time financial support that has an impact. We have Finance Business Partner roles open in both financial management, and costing/business planning. They prepare financial reports including in-year financial position reports, costing reports, and/or business plan reports. They perform variance analysis on budget vs. actual, initiating adjustments, and presenting various results to management. They develop and recommend solutions for resource funding allocation and management. They use financial software applications and ensure compliance to financial policy and application of departmental and organizational processes and procedures. This role also plays an active to produce the financial statements, business plans, or briefing notes for new business activities. Some roles have supervisory requirements, but all roles oversee the work of others.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline AND several years of experience in accounting, financial management or a related field

AND

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset

Experience

In developing and analyzing financial data, reports and statements

In providing advice and guidance

In interpreting and applying policies, procedures, standards, legislation and regulations

In expenditure and resource management control

In business and strategic planning

In spreadsheet advanced functions

In budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes

In evaluating and optimizing pricing strategies, cost structures and resource allocation

In expenditure and resource management control

In preparing and delivering presentations

Competencies

Clientfocus,organizationalknowledge,communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Skills and Abilities

Analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Presentation and communication skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional Level

Writing: Functional Level

Oral: Functional Level

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

START DATE

November 30 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.