Finance Business Partner-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts through CF One Member

Job summary

CFMWS in Canada seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide financial services support across divisions, enabling informed decisions and real-time analysis. You will prepare reports, conduct variance analysis, and support resource funding and planning in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business and CPA is an asset; strong analytical and communication skills are essential. English or French are required, with bilingual considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline and several years of accounting/financial management experience.
• CPA designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial services support to divisional entities and enable informed decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports, in-year position reports, costing reports and business plan reports.
• Perform variance analysis on budget vs. actual and present results to management.
• Develop and recommend resource funding allocation and management solutions.
• Use financial software and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Contribute to producing financial statements, business plans or briefing notes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Communication

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline

CPA designation (asset)

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.

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
• 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

Client focus, organizational knowledge, 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.

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