Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

Under the Direction of the Director Financial Planning and Analysis, they coordinate and provide guidance and analysis on division Business Plans budgets. They perform review of corporate public accounts financial reports and prepare expenditures forecast. They interpret and evaluate financial results and positions in terms of operating results and budget variances. They provide recommendations to senior management to resolve potential funding issues or to reduce costs and improve financial performance. They provide guidance to management on the Publick Fund policies and ensure compliance with Public Fund policies on Delegation of Financial Signing Authorities, Contracting and Hospitality for the programs and services funded by Department of National Defence (DND) Public Fund.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field AND several years of experience in accounting, financial management or a related field

AND

Professional accounting designation such as CA, CGA, CMA, an asset

Experience

In CAF / DND Public Sector Accounting, an asset

In writing business plans

In forecasting and budget setting processes

In producing financial statements

In excellent communication

In financial administration

In interpreting and applying policies, procedures and regulations

In developing and implementing solutions for finance/accounting issues

In reviewing and analyzing financial data/reports

In personnel administration

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset

This is a bilingual position with a Second Language Profile of 3 (Advance) for Reading Comprehension, 2 (Functional) for Written expression and 3 (Advanced) for Oral interaction. We will assess your second language skills upon hire and in the event that you do not meet this linguistic profile, you will be required to undertake second language training determined by the Employer as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CFAppreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

This position has an assigned location and may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost if required. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

Due to COVID-19, health and safety considerations are being taken and this position may be asked to remote/tele-work.

The selection process will be done virtually.

START DATE

21 November 2022

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.