Application deadline: November 10, 2026, 12:00PM ET
Position: Senior Advisor, IT Financial Management
Employment Type: Permanent
Compensation Details:- Vendor Management 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Location:- Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 3 days per week. (subject to change)
- This role will be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa.
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
Internal Employees, please consult the ServiceNow article entitled Internal movements - what you need to know.
Team Overview:The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world, by seamlessly delivering secure and reliable digital experiences. Digital & Technology Solutions has set out to achieve the following objectives for EDC:
- Define, execute, and sustain the integrated technology target state, target data model and technology operations required to enable EDC's 2030 business transformation.
- Establish and manage the rolling 3 Year Digital Roadmap that sequences the technology outcomes required to achieve the technology target state and facilitate its execution across all domains in the organization.
- Keep pace with industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring EDC has access to the digital technology tools it needs to stay relevant in the market and grow Canadian global trade.
- Lead and ensure integrated digital, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity implementations to create excellent customer, user, and employee experiences.
The IT Business Services (ITBS) team enables DTS to operate effectively as a business by providing the governance, financial management, communications, and operational services that underpin technology delivery across EDC. The team strengthens strategic alignment, accountability and decision-making while streamlining processes, managing risk, optimizing resources, and helping DTS deliver measurable business value.
The Senior Advisor, IT Financial Management supports the effective management of IT investments and financial resources to help DTS maximize value and achieve its strategic priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with technology leaders and partners to support budget planning and forecasting, financial analysis, investment decisions, cost optimization, and ongoing financial management. This individual will provide trusted advice and insights, strengthen financial management practices, and identify opportunities to continuously improve how DTS plans, manages, and optimizes its technology investments. This role will join a supportive team that values knowledge sharing, collaboration, continuous improvement and learning.
What you will be doing:IT Financial Planning & Management
- Support the planning, forecasting and ongoing management of DTS operational budgets and technology investments.
- Work closely with technology leaders and Finance partners to monitor financial performance, identify emerging pressures and opportunities, and support decisions that optimize the use of financial resources.
Technology Invoice Processing
- Process and monitor technology invoices to ensure accurate coding, documentation, approvals and timely payment.
- Collaborate with DTS leaders, suppliers and corporate partners to resolve discrepancies and manage automated-processing exceptions.
Financial Analysis, Reporting & Insights
- Analyze financial information, trends and investment performance to provide leaders with clear, credible and actionable insights.
- Develop and maintain reporting that provides visibility into budgets, forecasts, expenditures, risks and opportunities and supports informed decision-making.
Cost Optimization & Value Management
- Support the identification, assessment and execution of cost optimization opportunities across DTS.
- Work with technology leaders and partners to track savings opportunities, assess financial impacts and help ensure resources are directed toward organizational priorities and areas of greatest value.
Budget Planning, Forecasting & Governance
- Coordinate and support annual and evergreen budget planning and forecasting activities.
- Apply established financial governance, processes and controls, support regular financial reviews, and help ensure consistent financial management practices across DTS.
Technology Investment & Decision Support
- Provide analysis and advice to support technology investment and funding decisions.
- Assess financial implications, risks, trade-offs and opportunities and prepare information and recommendations that enable leaders to make informed decisions about technology investments and priorities.
Stakeholder Management & Advisory Services
- Build strong relationships with technology leaders, Finance and other key partners at all levels of the organization.
- Provide trusted financial management advice, respond to emerging business needs, and facilitate discussions that strengthen alignment between technology investments, financial plans and organizational priorities.
What we are looking for:- Undergraduate Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in project, program, portfolio management and digital & technology delivery.
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with all levels within the organization.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, capacity to interpret financial information, strong attention to detail, and ability to identify trends and risks.
- Ability to clarify requirements, negotiate practical solutions, and move complex issues towards resolution.
- Experience coordinating discussions or workshops, documenting decisions, and following up on actions and accountabilities.
- Aptitude for learning new technology and continuous improvement mindset.
What will make you stand out:- Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).
- Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting (Power BI), Planview, and dashboard development.
- Relevant professional certification or designation in project/program management, technology financial management, FinOps, Technology Business Management (TBM), (e.g., PMP®, PgMP®, TBM Practitioner, FinOps Certified Practitioner).
Eligibility:EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada
at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.
Internal applicants must also meet EDC's eligibility criteria for applying to internal opportunities. For more information, please refer to Section 2.1 in the Talent Acquisition Standard, available on LINK under the Resources tab in the Policies & Procedures section. This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date.
Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.
Apply today!
Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website at https://www.edc.ca
