Financial Analyst (12-Month term)

navcanada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking a Financial Analyst (12-Month term) to lead the preparation of external consolidated financial statements and MD&A, and to manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting aligned with IFRS and CSA requirements.

You will coordinate journal entries, reconciliations and analyses for internal reporting, monitor policy compliance, and support senior management and the Board with timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in financial accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience in a regulated or complex organizational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and CSA disclosure requirements.
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external consolidated financial statements and MD&A in IFRS and CSA compliance.
• Coordinate journal entries, reconciliations and supporting analyses for internal reporting.
• Identify anomalies and propose solutions to accounting discrepancies and reporting issues.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts; consolidate annual budget and multi-year plan.
• Maintain IFRS policies and monitor CSA disclosure changes; brief senior management and the Board.

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Job description

Job Posting Title

Financial Analyst (12-Month term)

Job Category

Financial Planning & Analysis

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

English is required / L'anglais est requis

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2026-10-06

Job Grade

FI-2

Pay Range

$100,362 - $131,374

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for the Company's preparation and coordination of external consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis (MD&A). This position is also responsible for consolidation of the annual budget including a multi-year financial plan and forecast along with assisting in preparation of reports to senior management and the Board of Directors. The Financial Analyst oversees the day-to-day accounting for assigned corporate-level accounts/transactions, makes decisions on how to display and explain financial results and is responsible to identify trouble spots and follow up on trends or issues that will be of concern to senior management. This position is responsible for maintaining the Company's financial accounting policies and for ensuring that the financial reports are accurate, complete and in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) disclosure requirements and the Company's financial accounting policies while ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting carried out by the Corporate Reporting group.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparation of external consolidated financial statements and MD&A in compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards and CSA requirements, leveraging analysis and information from other Finance groups.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of journal entries, financial reconciliations and supporting analyses to support internal financial reporting and quarterly review and year-end audit of the Company's financial statements by the external auditors.
• Identify anomalies and deficiencies, develop options, and recommend the implementation of solutions to accounting discrepancies and reconciliations, to ensure stringent financial management and quality assurance and reporting.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts for assigned corporate-level accounts/transactions and the consolidation of the annual budget, including a multi-year financial plan and forecast. Collaborate with other Finance groups on reports and analysis of the data. Assist in providing senior management and the Board of Directors with accurate, complete and timely consolidated budget and forecast reports.
• Maintain the Company's suite of financial accounting policies and ensure compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Keep abreast of emerging IFRS Accounting Standards and CSA disclosure requirements and provide timely analysis of impacts of relevant changes to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate internal and cross-functional project activities related to the application of IFRS Accounting Standards and CSA reporting requirements. Partner with key stakeholders across the Company to implement changes to accounting policies. Assist in preparation of regular briefings to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Identify, research and provide recommendations for accounting treatments for complex accounting transactions that ensure adherence to IFRS Accounting Standards and the Company's policies. This includes providing advice and support to departments as well as other Financial Analysts and Finance groups on accounting or reporting related inquiries.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial disclosure management tool including recommending enhancements and participating in testing when upgrades or enhancements are implemented.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Operations group on the day-to-day management of the financial accounting and budgeting systems, including recommending enhancements and participating in testing when upgrades or enhancements are implemented and identifying impacts on related financial systems and reports.
• Provide additional support including ad hoc analysis to other finance teams as delegated by the Manager, Corporate Reporting.

Job Requirements

Education:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in financial accounting and financial analysis
• Experience in a regulated or complex organizational environment

Knowledge :

• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) disclosure requirements
• Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial repor