Job Description

The Opportunity

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the IT Business Line through open honest and actionable communications, proactive provision of in-business-context guidance and supporting the business to deliver on their strategic intent, acting as an independent voice within operations, constructively challenging assumptions and decisions to ensure financial discipline and value creation. The FBP will provide financial and analytical support to add value in driving business unit financial performance, supporting the budgeting and forecast process and ensuring financial control of the IT Business Line operations.

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Your Impact

Strategic Business Partnering

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to business unit leaders, providing strategic insight and constructive challenge to optimize business performance, manage costs effectively, and drive informed decision-making
• Collaborate with IT leadership teams to develop and execute short-term and long-range strategic plans in alignment with Group expectations, including revenue optimization, pricing strategies, and margin analytics
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into financial plans and measurable outcomes.
• Provide clear financial narratives and recommendations to support leadership decision-making

Financial Performance Management & Reporting

• Own financial performance management for assigned IT business units, portfolios, or initiatives, including P&L oversight where applicable
• Review and challenge monthly financial performance including P&L, pipeline, backlog, working capital, and other KPIs, ensuring variances are anticipated and root causes are understood
• Deliver insightful financial analysis, including trend, variance, and scenario analysis, to inform corrective actions and performance improvement
• Develop and track key performance metrics to maximize operating income, revenue growth, and cash flow

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process for assigned IT business unit(s), owning the forecast to drive business decisions that deliver on financial commitments
• Provide support in conducting project portfolio revieww, monitoring project exceptions and providing ad hoc financial analysis to support business unit and regional operational management needs
• Review and forecast pipeline, backlog, and working capital requirements, identifying risks and opportunities
• Deliver effective presentations of business results to leadership, providing clear analysis of risks and opportunities that drive actions to meet plan goals
• Build financial acumen across the organization through training and guidance, improving business decision-making capabilities

The skills that set you apart

• Suitable qualifications/accreditations in Accounting/Finance/Business relevant to the jurisdiction(s) you are operating within
• 5-10 years of experience in finance, with ideally 3 years in finance business partnering
• Good understanding of P&L management, business case development, and IT cost structure.
• Strong communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear business narratives.
• Experience working in multi-functional team environment and working with senior management
• Experience in Engineering or Professional services industry is a plus
• Familiarity with enterprise performance management (EPM) and accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion, etc).
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $ - $112,100 - $154,400
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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