Our client, a well-established and highly respected independent not-for-profit organization, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a full-time contract (ending March 2028). You will act as a trusted strategic advisor, partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting. You will play a key role in the quarterly forecasting cycle, mid-year and year-end financial reviews, and the annual budgeting process, delivering meaningful analysis and insights that enable informed decision-making and support organizational objectives.

Success in this role requires a team-oriented and relationship-focused professional who can confidently communicate complex financial information in a clear, practical, and accessible way. You bring a strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate both short- and long-term financial impacts, build strong partnerships across the organization, and proactively identify opportunities to improve financial performance and support business priorities. The main responsibilities include:

- Partnering with program leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making
- Explaining financial information clearly and acting as a trusted finance contact for questions and guidance
- Supporting managers through budget, quarterly, and year-end review cycles, highlighting key risks and opportunities




- Preparing and reviewing financial reports, projections, reconciliations, and adjustments to ensure accuracy
- Providing financial analysis to support business cases, funding requests, and long-term planning
- Assisting with organization-wide financial reporting and variance analysis
- Helping track program and project costs and improve financial processes and systems

This is a rewarding opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by work that supports impactful, organization-wide initiatives with significance across Canada. Qualifications The main qualifications for this role include:

- Degree in Business, Commerce, or Accounting
- CPA designation required (complete or in the process)
- 3-5 years’ progressive experience with a strong background in financial analysis and reporting
- Experience with ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, Power Pivot, and queries

How You Will Be Rewarded:

- $77,000 - $92,000 starting salary range
- Professional development support
- Excellent benefits plan from day 1
- 4 weeks’ vacation, 5 personal/wellness days and a paid week at Christmas
- Hybrid work environment, 2 days in office
- Defined benefit pension (yes, even though it is a contract!)

Location : Ottawa - Downtown Internal Job ID# : 5077

Recruiter Name : Tracey Windsor

📌 Finance Business Partner (Ottawa)
🏢 Stevenson u0026 White
📍 Ottawa