Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting Systems

NAV CANADA•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$100,362 - CA$131,374•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst-Financial Reporting Systems serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring the effective design, governance, and ongoing optimization of financial systems. This role provides functional and finance-focused ERP system support, maintains robust documentation and controls, and partners with internal stakeholders to enhance system capabilities, reporting, and data integrity. By supporting system lifecycle activities, continuous improvement, and compliance requirements, the position enables the timely delivery of accurate financial information, strengthens internal controls, and supports informed decision-making aligned with strategic finance objectives.

Requirements

Professional accounting designation – CPA
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting.
Seasoned financial/technology professional with broad experience in accounting, financial application development, testing and delivery.
Experience in financial analysis and manipulating large volumes of data.
Knowledge of IFRS/Canadian GAAP and internal controls.
Proven experience using Workday, iPLAN, CDM and Power BI.
Knowledge of methodologies & tools for business analysis system testing.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, modelling, data manipulation, and reporting.
Ability to identify issues, investigate, test, determine root cause and recommend courses of action/process improvements.
Ability to recognize when issues require escalation and follow the appropriate escalation path.
Ability to be diplomatic, aware of sensitive information and the application of that information
Ability to innovate & be creative to achieve desired results
Ability to successfully manage multiple initiatives at the same time, adjust and re-prioritize as necessary
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Strong analytical and investigative mindset.
Demonstrates initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for the Company’s financial systems
Provide finance-related ERP system administration support, including maintenance of Foundation Data Model (FDM)
Maintain system documentation (process maps, SOPs, Job Aids, forms, change requests) for areas within position responsibility
Plan, organize and participate in the continuous design, development, implementation and / or life-cycle support of NAV CANADA for specific financial systems
Provide functional support for specific financial systems with a strong understanding of the underlying financial business environment, processes, and workflows
Provide technical advice / guidance to clients in support of financial system maintenance and enhancement / changes and requirements gathering initiatives
Partner with internal clients and finance stakeholders to evaluate business processes, develop and implement system‑enabled solutions, and recommend innovations aligned with Finance departmental, functional, and corporate objectives.
Continuously assess and improve financial system processes, reporting, integrations, and data governance to optimize efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and audit requirements.
Develop, enhance and maintain sophisticated financial models in Excel that support forecasting, annual budget, long-range planning, and scenarios analysis
Keep abreast of business analysis trends, evolving business processes, and technologies specific to financial systems within the position of responsibility
Participate in system‑related initiatives by supporting enhancements, modifications, and application solutions, including planning, coordinating, and executing system testing to ensure system reliability and expected performance.