Financial Analyst

Stevenson & White; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Holiday shutdown

Wellness days

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Stevenson & White in Ottawa seeks a motivated Financial Analyst to support payments, awards finalization, and cash flow forecasting in a nonprofit environment. The role requires fluency in English and French, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency with data analysis and BI tools.

You will collaborate with the Finance Director and cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely award payments. A hybrid work model is offered with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• University degree in commerce, accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Fluency in English and French (speaking, reading, writing) required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience with BI tools and databases.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, awards schedules, and financial reports.
• Lead and manage awards finalization and institutional payment processes.
• Support and improve the awards management system, including troubleshooting, testing, and assisting institutions with online forms.
• Analyze financial data using reporting tools and business intelligence systems to support team decision-making and ad hoc requests.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial and awards data through reconciliations, verifications, and timely corrections.
• Assist in developing processes, preparing documents for boards, reports, and corporate plans, and completing special projects or accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Bilingual: English & French

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in commerce, accounting, finance

Tools

Excel

Business intelligence tools

Databases

Job description

Job #5134 – We are recruiting a bilingual, analytical, system-savvy Financial Analyst to join our client on a full-time, permanent basis. This organization is a well-funded Non-profit and they have played a vital role in developing and improving many of Canada’s top research institutions for over 25 years. Reporting to the Finance Director, the selected incumbent will review payments, finalize awards, update cash flow forecasts, and help improve the overall awards management system. The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking skills and must be able to analyze and interpret complex financial data before making insightful recommendations. You thrive in an ever-changing environment and consider yourself a team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. In addition, you will be required to:Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, awards schedules, and financial reports, monitoring actual payments against forecasts and identifying any risks or issuesLead and manage awards finalization and institutional payment processes, ensuring timely payments and communicating adjustments to institutionsSupport and improve the awards management system, including troubleshooting, testing, and assisting institutions with online formsAnalyze financial data using reporting tools and business intelligence systems to support team decision-making and ad hoc requestsEnsure accuracy and integrity of financial and awards data through reconciliations, verifications, and timely correctionsAssist in developing processes, preparing documents for boards, reports, and corporate plans, and completing special projects or accounting tasks as neededJoin a supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level. Apply now!Qualifications:The main qualifications for this role include:University degree in commerce, accounting, finance, or a similar fieldMinimum 4+ years of progressive work experience in finance and accountingFluency in English and French (speaking, reading, and writing) is requiredStrong analytical skills and the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial dataExperience working with business intelligence tools and databasesProficient in ExcelHow You Will Be Rewarded:$75,000 – $95,000 annual salary range4 weeks’ vacation, plus holiday shutdown and 7 wellness daysHybrid work environmentExcellent benefits packageCompetitive pension contribution planGreat work-life balanceLocation: OttawaInternal Job ID#: 5134Recruiter Name: Matt StevensonHow to Apply:If you are already registered with us, please contact your Recruiter and quote Job #5134.With a resume, click the grey “Apply Now” button.Without a resume or have a question – Email us!Our Commitment to Personalized RecruitmentWe believe recruitment is about people, not algorithms. We do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. Every application is personally reviewed by our hiring team, allowing us to provide the thoughtful, personalized recruitment experience we value. The recruiter responsible for this role will be in touch with those candidates whose skills and qualifications best match their client’s requirements. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered.Referral Program – Refer a friend, and you could earn $500! Use the links to “Share” this opportunity.By applying for this position, you are consenting to receiving electronic messages from Stevenson & White related to your consideration for employment.IND123The post Financial Analyst first appeared on Stevenson & White.