Application deadline: November 13, 2026
Are you ready to advance your career whilehelping drive positive change in emerging markets? We are looking for an
Sr. Financial Analyst!
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).
Compensation Details - Grade 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 - $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Team Overview - The Finance team plays a critical role in supporting FinDev Canada's strategic objectives through financial stewardship, planning, reporting, and analysis. The team provides trusted financial insights that enable informed decision-making across the organization while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the team supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives that help drive FinDev Canada's mission and growth.
What You Will Be Doing- Perform accounting activities related to administrative expenses while ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and financial reporting requirements.
- Support the consistent application of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and procurement policies across the organization.
- Provide financial planning and analysis support through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
- Deliver clear and actionable insights to financial and non-financial stakeholders through forecasting, long-range planning, and analysis of business performance.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to support business decisions, strategic planning, and reporting improvements.
- Develop impactful reports, dashboards, presentations, and communications for senior leadership.
- Partner with FinDev Canada's parent organization on consolidation and cost-sharing activities.
- Prepare, analyze, and report accounting transactions while safeguarding the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
- Lead or support regulatory reporting, management discussion and analysis disclosures, and financial reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of internal controls, reporting processes, and financial systems.
- Research and assess the impact of new accounting standards and recommend appropriate implementation approaches.
- Participate in corporate initiatives, systems implementations, and special projects that support organizational growth and efficiency.
What We Are Looking For - Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Professional Designation: CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting credential.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in business, accounting, and/or financial analysis, with demonstrated communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of IFRS and strong accounting and financial analysis principles.
- Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze, and present complex quantitative and qualitative financial information.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to work effectively with complex databases.
- Bilingual in both official languages (English and French).
What Will Make You Stand Out - Experience developing forecasting and budgeting models.
- Expense management and costing experience.
- Audit experience involving financial transactions and controls.
- Experience supporting financial consolidation and reporting to parent organizations.
- Knowledge of Cognos Disclosure Management, PeopleSoft Financials, TM1, and Power BI.
- Experience researching accounting standards and preparing recommendations, analyses, and technical memoranda.
Ready to make a difference? Learn more about us here: https://www.findevcanada.ca
