SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

National Arts Centre; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian arts organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a full-time, term position. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial analysis, internal reporting, and budgeting. Key qualifications include a university degree in Accounting or Finance, minimum five years of experience in financial analysis, and a bilingual ability in English and French. This role reports to the Associate Director of Finance and is essential for supporting the organization's financial management during a maternity leave replacement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' experience in financial analysis at the corporate level.
• Experience in full cycle accounting is mandatory.
• Bilingualism in English and French is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Assisting with audits of the National Arts Centre Corporation.
• Managing budgets and forecasts in Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Professional accounting designation (completed or in process)

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Introducing the National Arts Centre

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams - the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety - and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.

Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility

We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.

The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees’ well‑being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self‑identify in the recruitment process.

• Job Number: J1225-0106
• Job Title: SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
• Employment Type: Full‑Time, Term
• Job Category: Accounting / Auditing / Finance
• Open Positions: 1
• Salary: $90,800.00 - $113,500.00/Year
• Language Requirement: Bilingual
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours/week), maternity leave replacement (February 2026 - September 2026)
• Job Reports To: Associate Director of Finance

Key Activities

Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for financial analysis, internal and external reporting, strategic planning, and full cycle accounting of the National Arts Centre Foundation. This role supports and assists the CFO and the Finance team in the financial and business management of the Centre.

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and cash flow to internal departments / CEO / Board of Trustees for National Arts Centre Corporation;
• Assist with the audit of the National Arts Centre Corporation;
• Working directly with departments to prepare annual budget and quarterly forecasts;
• Managing the administration of budgets and forecasts in Dynamics 365 Business Central;
• Assisting in the administering and reporting on the Parliamentary Appropriation;
• Working on design and documentation of finance processes and procedures for the Finance department and the Corporation as a whole;
• Reviewing and providing input to formal and informal internal control processes and documentation; and
• Providing support for major capital projects, monitoring commitments and expenses compared to budget, preparing invoices and coordinating with PSPC;
• Preparing required internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission to stakeholders.

Skill Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Commerce;
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in financial analysis and budgeting at the corporate level;
• Completed or in the process of completing a professional accounting designation;
• Advanced analytical skills and keen attention to details;
• Advanced spreadsheet and word processing skills;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills;
• Mandatory experience in full cycle accounting;
• Results‑oriented and able to multi‑task efficiently;
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills;
• Strong financial accounting systems knowledge;
• Respond to ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from the NAC Foundation and the NAC Corporation leadership and stakeholders;
• Undertake additional tasks or special projects for the NAC Foundation and the NAC Corporation as assigned by management to support evolving business needs;
• Team player and able to report and communication with all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Bilingualism in English and French is mandatory

Who Can Apply

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

As part of NAC's interview process, in‑person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up‑to‑date information on your résumé including your current email address.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.

Important Notice

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.

The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.

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