Manager Funding and Financial Analysis

YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford • Hamilton, ON

8d • CA$80,000 - CA$90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high-impact, individual contributor role that sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and government funding. You will lead the organization’s funding analysis and reporting (including CWELCC and other programs), while also driving budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with senior leaders across the organization. You will work closely with the senior leadership team (ALT) to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making. This role directly supports programs that serve children and families in our community. By ensuring funding is well understood, optimized, and aligned with operations, you will help strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability and impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

Requirements

• CPA designation
• 4–7+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• A commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.
• Provision of a current and satisfactory Police Records Check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with government funding, grants, or regulated environments is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead funding analysis, reporting, and reconciliations for government programs (including CWELCC)
• Interpret funding guidelines and assess financial impacts across programs and regions
• Identify risks, variances, and opportunities related to funding
• Support and, over time, lead communication with external funders
• Coordinate and lead the annual budgeting process across departments
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts
• Provide variance analysis and forward-looking insights to support decision-making
• Support scenario modeling and financial planning initiatives
• Partner with leaders across the organization to support financial understanding and accountability
• Translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights
• Support operational decision-making with data-driven analysis
• Manage timelines and deliverables for budget cycles, forecast updates, and funding submissions
• Coordinate inputs across multiple teams and ensure deadlines are met
• Improve financial models, tools, and reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and consistency in funding and planning workflow

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Paid Personal days and sick days
• A generous employer-paid Group Health benefit plan starting from day 1, with 3 flexible options to choose from
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to availability)
• Free staff YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed