Job #5076 – Join a purpose-driven organization that plays a vital role in national health services, where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are valued. We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a temporary 3-year term Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join a high-performing finance team. This role will lead enterprise FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and adaptable finance leader with strong FP&A expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization. They can translate complex financial information into clear insights and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The main responsibilities are:
- Lead enterprise FP&A activities, including annual budgeting, forecasting, quarterly outlooks, and performance management, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and priorities
- Own the planning cycle, governance, and processes, including timelines, assumptions, templates, controls, and executive review points
- Partner across finance and business functions to drive effective planning, resource allocation, and alignment across the organization
- Deliver executive-level financial insights by translating complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations, risks, opportunities, and actions
- Strengthen financial planning practices through effective data governance, process improvements, and strong controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness
- Lead financial and operational analysis to identify cost drivers, performance trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Develop and lead a high-performing FP&A team by fostering collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth
If you’re ready to make an impact, take ownership of high-profile projects, and grow your career in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, apply now!
Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and CPA designation required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance
- Advanced Excel and strong spreadsheet capabilities
- Experience in healthcare, public sector, manufacturing, or other complex regulated environments is considered an asset
What’s the Bottom Line:
- $132,000 – $155,000 annual salary range
- Bonus potential up to 10%
- Benefits: 6.5% paid out 1st year, then can enroll
- 8% vacation paid out each pay cycle
- Hybrid work environment – Minimum 2 days a week in the office
Location: Ottawa
Internal Job ID#: 5076
Recruiter Name: Tracey Windsor
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