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Title: Senior Finance Analyst - EM Domestic Relief Employee Working Location: Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Canada) Employment Status: Permanent Full-time The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canadas Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrierfree work environment. The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager, Emergency Domestic Relief Finance Services. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will provide finance support services to programs managed through Domestic Relief Operations. You will develop and maintain effective, efficient finance systems, processes, procedures, and frameworks to coordinate financial monitoring and provide timely reports, analysis, and advice to operations and management. In this role, you will: Lead the monthend process for the EM Domestic Relief Finance Services team ensuring all deadlines are met. Prepare monthly budget/variance reports for budget holders. Prepare commitment schedules to help program areas revise project budgets and forecasts. Assist and support the annual budgetary preparation and monitoring progress. Identify financial risks that projects or departments may be exposed to and discuss possible scenarios with the Finance Manager and Program Manager to mitigate or eliminate these risks. Oversee cash flow and cost control measures; accounts receivable and payable, data entry, monthend closure, reconciliations, etc. Provide financial and statistical analysis, reports, advice, and recommendations to the Finance Manager and/or Director, Finance Services on a regular basis. Develop reporting standards, emphasizing key financial and nonfinancial metrics to inform decision making. Validate financial transactions for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trust modules before posting batches. Evaluate field systems and controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial information that accounts for the funds used in the field. What we are looking for: Postsecondary level education in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A professional accounting designation (CPA) with a background in audit and assurance is preferred. Fluency in English is required; French is an asset. Knowledge of other languages from countries in which International Operations works will be of added value. Minimum 5 years of progressive, relevant experience in financial management, preferably in project/program management. Knowledge of financial and management accounting, GAAP. Computer literacy is essential. Knowledge of current wordprocessing and spreadsheet applications (advanced level in Excel) and accounting software (e.g., D) is required. Experience working directly with program managers to provide financial advice. Customer focus with the ability to explain complex issues in plain language to nonexperts. Excellent budgeting and financial management skills. Proactive approach with strong critical thinking, business acumen, and problemsolving skills. Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, ambiguous, global environment with multiple conflicting demands and changing circumstances and demonstrated positive experience working in a crosscultural environment. Working conditions: The majority of the work will be performed in a clean and comfortable environment. May include long to moderate hours sitting and using computers and office equipment. Ability to work nontraditional hours on short notice. Ability to work in stressful and often ambiguous conditions. This position may require domestic travel to attend conferences, workshops, and meetings as required. Must be able to obtain medical clearance for travel in accordance with established CRC medical criteria in positions where travel will be required. As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English. Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information. If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful preemployment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC). #J-18808-Ljbffr