Financial Analyst

Equality Fund; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking two Financial Analysts to support their grantmaking program and assist in financial training for partners globally. This role involves financial oversight and compliance, risk management, and capacity building, mainly focusing on resourcing women's rights organizations. Location is remote within Canada, and the position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $83,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation

Paid sick time

Parental leave top-up

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Group RRSP

Paid birthday off

Qualifications

• At least five years of financial experience, including grants administration.
• Experience supporting audits and financial compliance.
• Ability to design financial training for partners.

Responsibilities

• Support grantmaking and financial oversight for grantee partners.
• Conduct financial analysis and compliance checks.
• Assist with financial capacity building of grantee organizations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Job description

Position: Financial Analyst

Positions Available: 2

Status: (1) Full-time, indefinite; (1) full-time, fixed-term, 3 years, with possibility of extension

Team: Finance & Operations

Reports to: Director, Grantmaking

Supervises: N/A

Language(s): English required, plus French, Spanish, or Arabic as second language

Location: Remote within Canada

Starting Salary Range: $70,000-83,000

Deadline for Applications: 6 July 2025, 9:00am ET

ABOUT THE EQUALITY FUND

The Equality Fund is transforming the way that resources—and power—flow into the hands of women, girls, and trans people worldwide. Designed by feminists for feminists, it is a model for sustainably resourcing feminist movements everywhere, through global grantmaking, gender-lens investing, policy advocacy, and feminist philanthropy. Launched in 2019, the Equality Fund has activated $100 million to date which flows to more than 1,000 organizations working across 100 countries.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Financial Analyst provides expertise and support to the financial functions associated with the grant making program, internal control, and risk management. The Financial Analyst works collaboratively with both the finance and programs teams by supporting the grantee partner selection process, advising the grant making program team on financial and compliance matters, and in close collaboration with the Program Officers, developing and implementing tools to advance the financial capacity building of grantees. We are looking to hire two financial analysts to contribute their expertise towards resourcing women's rights groups around the world including in crisis and humanitarian contexts.

SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support to grantee selection process and financial grant administration

• Supports the grantmaking team in the grantee selection process by performing application reviews, organizational and risk assessments and budget analysis;
• Process grant payments according to grant schedule and conduct any follow up needed to ensure the receipt of funds by the grantee partners;
• Collaborates closely with the grantmaking team to understand the context of the program, the approach to feminist funding and the management of the relationship with grantees;
• Provides financial expertise around conducting research, troubleshooting and resolving any situation arising from international financial transactions (exchange rates, varying country rules/regulations and fees);
• Assists with the monthly and quarterly preparation of internal managerial report, donor reports and variance analysis;
• Acts in accordance with our policies around nurturing a safe and respectful work environment; never engaging in harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form, or anything else contrary to our code of conduct.

Financial capacity building of grantees

• Provides capacity building and finance support to a portfolio of over 40 grantee partners around the world;
• Supports activities and the development of various financial tools to advance the financial capacity building of grantees;
• Contributes to the development of finance guidelines for grantee partners
• Prepares and delivers webinars, workshops and training sessions for grantees

Financial Oversight and Donor Compliance

• Conduct reviews and analysis of grantee’s financial reports and annual budget and provides feedback in coordination with Program Officers.
• Prepares donor financial reports as needed in collaboration with the finance and Global Program teams
• Monitors the compliance and adherence to donors’ (Global Affairs Canada, FCDO and others) contribution agreements and contractual obligations, as well as regulatory requirements from Canada Revenue Agency;
• Supports donor and EF institutional annual audit requirements as needed
• Supports the EF grantmaking annual budget process and forecast

Risk Management

• Conduct enhanced sampling and financial reviews of active partners during regular reporting cycles
• Regularly reassess and update internal financial risk ratings for partners and coordinate compliance support as needed
• Maintain and monitor the partner risk register to ensure accurate tracking of potential risk factors
• Support investigations and participate in on-site visits, including governance and financial control testing, to assess partner compliance.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• At least five years of financial experience, including financial support for development and humanitarian programs, grants administration, project financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, and/or grants payments
• At least three years of experience with not-for-profit grantmaking and/or international development, managing multiple programs and funders.
• Knowledge of the realities of Global South based civil society organizations and good understanding of their context
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or similar education, certificate, and/or experience
• Experience working with major government donors grant (ai: GAC, FCDO, USID, SIDA etc)
• Ability to design and deliver financial training to partner organizations
• Experience supporting audits, controls testing, and risk management.in Internal Control and Risk Management (ICRM)
• Experience preparing and overseeing foreign exchange transactions, treatment of gains and losses and mitigation strategy
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English and French, Spanish, or Arabic
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple teams and team members
• Flexible and adaptive, able to respond quickly and effectively to changing circumstances and priorities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, complex, fast changing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, financial/accounting software and GSuite is required; familiarity with CRM is considered an asset
• Demonstrated high ethical standards, integrity, honesty, and ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential manner
• A commitment to feminist values, gender equality, and shifting traditional power systems
• Demonstrated high ethical standards, integrity, honesty, and ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential manner

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Available to travel 2-4 times per year for up to 3-6 weeks total per year.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required when coordinating with people in other time zones or during periods of especially high workload
• Willing and able to work remotely on mostly computer-based work

OUR ENVIRONMENT OF CARE

• We trust our talented team and are pleased to offer a flexible and virtual work environment.
• We are driven by our values: anti-racism, anti-oppression, and intersectionality; feminist leadership; accountability; and radical love. We believe our values are realized through collaboration, a growth and learning mindset, emotional intelligence, diversity, authenticity, a global perspective, care, and building networks. We work to share power and create space for everyone to lead.
• Equality Fund is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which has no waiting period and includes 4 weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, parental leave top up, medical benefits, life insurance, Group RRSP, paid birthday off, and more.
• Equality Fund is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and respectful workplace. We do not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation, or abuse of any form. We recognize that those behaviors are often rooted in abuse of power, which is contrary to EF's mission to make a more equitable world for women, girls, and trans people.
• Equality Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We believe deeply in equality and value diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and positionalities, and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience. To let us know how we can make an accommodation or adjustment to facilitate the selection process and beyond, please reach out to [e-mail].
• This posting is for an existing vacancy

SELECTION PROCESS

• Equality Fund does not employ the use of AI technology in the screening, recruitment, or selection process.
• Equality Fund’s People, Equity, and Culture team will work with the hiring manager to do an initial screening of applicants. Please make sure to detail your experience in your resume/cover letter to ensure the committee has the information they need to assess your qualifications for the role. This process takes about 1 week from the application deadline.
• When there are many candidates who pass the initial screening, the People, Equity, and Culture team may conduct 15-30 minute phone screening calls.
• The hiring committee will conduct first round interviews with selected candidates. Candidates will be sent the interview questions 48 hours in advance of their scheduled interview. Candidates are welcome, but not expected or required, to send any questions they have for the hiring committee in advance of the interview. These interviews usually occur 1-2 weeks after the application deadline.
• The hiring committee may conduct a second round of interviews, which may include an assignment.
• The People, Equity, and Culture team will conduct reference checks for the candidate to whom they intend to extend an offer. This process usually takes about 1 week.
• The People, Equity, and Culture team will initiate a background check. This is intended to safeguard Equality Fund employees, grantees, and the organization. We recognize that some communities experience systemic over-policing. As such, only findings related to harassment, exploitation, coercion, sexual exploitation, fraud, abuse, or other findings specifically relevant to the duties of the role will be considered in relation to one’s eligibility for employment.
• The People, Equity, and Culture team will send the selected candidate an Employment Agreement, which the candidate will have time to review and return.

JOIN US!

Though we work to respond to all applicants, at times we may only be able to follow-up with those selected for an interview.

CONSENT TO THE USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

CONSENTEMENT À L'UTILISATION DES INFORMATIONS PERSONNELLES

I acknowledge that the personal information I provide as part of my job application to Equality Fund will be utilized solely for the following purposes:

• Recruitment
• Evaluation
• Selection for available positions within Equality Fund

The personal information collected includes, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Contact details (address, phone number, email address)
• Information about my professional and academic background
• References

These terms and conditions are in addition to the Equality Fund Privacy Policy, which I have read and understood.

• I understand that by giving my consent, I authorize the Equality Fund recruitment team to access the personal information I have shared in order to evaluate my application.
• I hereby authorize Equality Fund to use my personal information for the purposes mentioned above.
• I also understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time by contacting [e-mail]. However, I acknowledge that such withdrawal may affect the processing of my application.

For further details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, as well as your data protection rights, please refer to our .

Je reconnais que les informations personnelles que je fournis dans le cadre de ma candidature à Equality Fund seront utilisées uniquement aux fins suivantes :

• Recrutement
• Évaluation
• Sélection pour les postes disponibles au sein d'Equality Fund

Les informations personnelles collectées incluent, mais ne sont pas limitées à :

• Nom
• Coordonnées (adresse, numéro de téléphone, adresse électronique)
• Informations sur mon parcours professionnel et académique
• Références

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• Je comprends qu'en donnant mon consentement, j'autorise l'équipe de recrutement d'Equality Fund à accéder aux informations personnelles que j'ai partagées afin d'évaluer ma candidature.
• J'autorise par la présente Equality Fund à utiliser mes informations personnelles aux fins mentionnées ci-dessus.
• Je comprends également que je peux retirer mon consentement à tout moment en contactant [e-mail]. Cependant, je reconnais que ce retrait pourrait affecter le traitement de ma candidature.

Pour plus de détails sur la manière dont nous collectons, utilisons et protégeons vos informations personnelles, ainsi que sur vos droits en matière de protection des données, veuillez vous référer à notre politique de confidentialité.