Finance Business Partner

CIRA • Ottawa, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

CIRA is seeking a Finance Business Partner who brings both rigour and perspective to their work. This role involves working with numbers to guide decisions, helping leaders understand what matters and what to do next. The Finance Business Partner will go beyond reporting, bringing a clear point of view, asking thoughtful questions, and translating financial insights into actions that improve performance. They will be comfortable challenging assumptions and contributing to discussions on priorities, investments, and trade-offs. Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and collaborating to connect financial results to business outcomes is key. This role will help identify risks and opportunities and bring structure and clarity in evolving or uncertain situations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who understands how their work contributes to CIRA’s broader goals, takes ownership, adapts as needed, and focuses on solutions. They are motivated by purpose and the opportunity to contribute to work that supports a stronger, more resilient internet for Canadians.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, finance, or business partnering roles
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex insights clearly
• Curiosity and a proactive mindset to identify opportunities and challenge assumptions
• Experience working cross-functionally in dynamic environments
• Experience with financial planning tools or systems
• Exposure to strategic planning or investment evaluation

Nice To Haves

• CPA (or in progress) is an asset

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, providing insights that influence decisions and outcomes
• Proactively challenge assumptions and support continuous improvement in decision-making
• Lead and coordinate annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across assigned business units
• Support development of multi-year financial outlooks aligned with strategic priorities
• Monitor performance against plans and provide forward-looking insights
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying key drivers, trends, and variances
• Develop KPIs and performance frameworks to track progress and support accountability
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate investments, optimize costs, and drive value creation
• Drive continuous improvements in financial planning, reporting, forecasting, supporting tools and data structures
• Promote consistency and discipline in financial practices across teams
• Build strong cross-functional relationships (including Procurement, Legal, and Operations)
• Support procurement and contract evaluation through financial analysis
• Contribute to core finance team operations, including month-end close support
• Partner with teams to improve financial literacy and ownership

Benefits

• Recognition as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for ten years
• Vibrant culture
• Environment where collaboration and candour are second nature
• Diverse perspectives are integral to success
• Passion for innovation
• Opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic field
• Blend of remote and in-office work
• Ottawa headquarters is a hub for regular events and social activities
• Strong sense of community
• Feeling part of a vibrant team and shared mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level