FINANCIAL ANALYST
Number of opportunities:
One permanent full time
Existing or anticipatory:
Existing permanent position
Expected starting salary:
Level 3: $74,000 - $86,950
Work location:
Hybrid work: minimum two days per week at the CFI offices
Closing date:
October 12, 2026
Position summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Data and Awards, the incumbent prepares weekly and quarterly institutional payments, maintains financial data in the CFI Awards Management System (CAMS), and establishes and maintains the cash flow forecasts. The incumbent also supports the Senior Financial Analyst in responding to internal and external data requests, performing data analysis and improving CAMS.Responsibilities
The incumbent may be asked to perform any or all of the activities described below.
Cash flow forecasting
Establish, maintain and update cash flow forecasts and award commitment schedules using various forecasting techniques and analyses (e.g., trend analysis, development of appropriate assumptions, etc.)
Work closely with the Senior Financial Analyst in updating forecasting hypotheses when necessary
Support monitoring of actual cash outflows against forecasts for each of the funding and contribution agreements with the Government of Canada
Assist the Senior Financial Analyst in preparing quarterly financial reporting to be submitted to the Government of Canada
Awards administration
Maintain awards and payments information via Microsoft Excel and in CAMS, including data entry of weekly payment information, revisions to future instalments, entry of awards approvals and entry of subsequent changes to contributions
Participate in timely follow-up and processing of payments related to previously held instalments
Review financial reports submitted by institutions
Data analysis ·
Assist in complex analysis of financial data to inform the work of this position or the Finance team, making use of business intelligence tools such as Cognos to extract the data from CFI information systems




Author Cognos reports to support the information needs and work of the entire Finance team
Undertake various ad hoc analyses in response to organizational needs including internal and external data requests
Data integrity
Maintain the integrity of the payment and award information in CAMS, which is critical and involves various reconciliations with other sources (e.g., Excel schedules, accounting system, etc.)
Correct data integrity issues that have been raised for award finalization and financial information in CAMS on a timely basis
CFI Awards Management System (CAMS)
Assist in the improvement and development of CAMS through design, testing and implementation
Troubleshoot and provide support to recipient institutions with respect to CFI online forms (e.g., award finalization, financial reports, amendment requests)
Other
Assist in maintaining the documentation of Microsoft Dynamics processes (e.g., award finalization, financial reporting)
Assist in the annual Infrastructure Operating Fund payment analysis, communicate results to institutions and perform related follow-up activities
Assist in the annual Financial Trend Analysis, which is the CFI’s primary institution-level oversight tool
Assist in the preparation of documents for Board meetings, annual reports and corporate plans
Respond to external financial information requests (e.g., Statistics Canada, confirmation to auditors of recipient institutions)
Undertake special projects as required
Skills and knowledge
University degree in commerce, accounting, finance or similar field
Excellent English and French verbal, reading and writing skills (bilingual imperative position)




Advanced skills in data mining and financial analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Robust attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
Experience or aptitude working with business intelligence tools and databases (e.g., reporting, analysis, etc.)
Team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Assets
Experience working with Cognos and Microsoft Dynamics
Knowledge of the CFI environment
Experience in awards administration
Total Compensation:
The CFI offers a competitive compensation package that includes employee benefits and participation in the Sun Life Financial pension plan, four weeks of paid vacation leave as well as personal days and access to the Wellness Fund that covers health and wellbeing items for you and your family.
The CFI does not use any AI tools at any time in the screening of applicants.
Please send your CV and a covering letter by end of day on
Monday October 12, 2026
to :
Eric Desjardins
Director of Human Resources
Canada Foundation for Innovation
We would like to thank all candidates who apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation supports official languages principles and respects Ontario’s Accessible Customer Service Policy. We attempt to accommodate individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please let us know in advance if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process.
The CFI is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. In all our activities, we recognize that a breadth of perspectives, skills and experiences contributes to excellence in our workplace.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation respectfully acknowledges that its head office is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People .
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📌 Financial Analyst (Montreal)
🏢 Canada Foundation for Innovation
📍 Montreal