THE ROLE
The Finance Business Partner provides financial services support to the divisional entities within CFMWS. It is all about enabling your clients to make informed decisions. The main goal of a Finance Business Partner is to create an active partnership with both operations and management and provide real time financial support that has an impact. We have Finance Business Partner roles open in both financial management, and costing/business planning. They prepare financial reports including in-year financial position reports, costing reports, and/or business plan reports. They perform variance analysis on budget vs. actual, initiating adjustments, and presenting various results to management. They develop and recommend solutions for resource funding allocation and management. They use financial software applications and ensure compliance to financial policy and application of departmental and organizational processes and procedures. This role also plays an active to produce the financial statements, business plans, or briefing notes for new business activities. Some roles have supervisory requirements, but all roles oversee the work of others.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline AND several years of experience in accounting, financial management or a related field

AND

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset

Experience

In developing and analyzing financial data, reports and statements

In providing advice and guidance

In interpreting and applying policies, procedures, standards, legislation and regulations

In expenditure and resource management control

In business and strategic planning

In spreadsheet advanced functions

In budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes

In evaluating and optimizing pricing strategies, cost structures and resource allocation

In expenditure and resource management control

In preparing and delivering presentations

Competencies

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

Skills and Abilities

Analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Presentation and communication skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional Level

Writing: Functional Level

Oral: Functional Level

BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and 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 Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION
This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

START DATE
November 30 2026