Financial Analyst - non profit


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Financial Analyst - non profit
Category: Finance & Accounting
EmploymentType: Permanent
Description:
The Opportunity

We have a full-time position available for a Financial Analyst to work with our clients' finance department. This is a unionized non-profit. The finance department is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, the maintenance of the general ledger, bill payments, and other critical processes.

The Position

Looking for someone not only experienced in all things Finance, including payroll processing (75), but almost more importantly, an intelligent person who can see the bigger picture and work with the incoming Director of Finance to identify not only where we are performing effectively, but also where we can improve to ensure the Finance team is delivering maximum value to the Board, the new CEO, and the staff in general.

The Senior Financial Analyst will support strategic planning through advanced forecasting, modeling, and reporting. You will also oversee vendor partnerships that enhance financial workflows and cross-departmental collaboration. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with deep financial expertise and a strong grasp of business technologies who wants to create meaningful change within a mission-driven organization.

Salary


The targeted salary range for this position is $66,469.61 to $81,749.24 per year. Compensation will reflect relevant experience and follow established out-of-scope salary scales, based on a 35-hour work week.


100-year-old, nation-wide nonprofit organization
  • A completed degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce or a related field. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
  • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or equivalent education. 
  • Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting or finance role.
  • Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, reconciliation, forecasting, and financial modeling to support organizational planning
  • Experience implementing or supporting business systems or digital financial tools
  • Vendor relationship and contract management experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, Payroll, and financial reporting requirements
  • Knowledge of payroll compliance regulations and collective agreements.
  • Understanding of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), database software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas), financial software (e.g., QuickBooks), and cloud-based business platforms.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Satisfactory criminal record check, vulnerable sector check and abuse registries
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Acceptable work record

Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management certification or training asset only
  • Experience working in the non-profit sector, particularly with multiple funders.
  • Previous involvement in internal and external audits.
  • Experience working in a unionized environment.
  • Knowledge of social services or mental health sector funding structures. 
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide colleagues on financial matters.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with staff, managers, and external partners.
  • Bilingual in English and French or other languages is considered an asset. 

Total Rewards
Which are currently under review, implementation of a much stronger package for the benefit of all staff.

• Paid leaves for vacation, illness, bereavement, and mental health
• Flexible working environment supporting work–life balance
• Extended health, dental, life insurance, and employee assistance benefits
• A defined benefit pension plan, cost-shared equally with the employee
• Long-term disability coverage (100% employee paid when eligible)
• Annual budgeted support for professional development
• 12 paid statutory holidays per year
• Paid organizational closure from December 24 at noon through January 1

 
Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting