Senior Finance Process Improvement Specialist

CARE Canada

2d•$86,000 - $92,000

About The Position

CARE Canada is looking for a Senior Finance Process Improvement Specialist (12-month contract) ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS CARE Canada’s bold Strategic Plan, From Caring Comes Courage (2021 – 2024), sets out CARE Canada’s commitment to bring all our resources, talent, and expertise together to unlock women’s leadership for a gender-just future. It recognizes that to lead change and realize a better life for herself and her community, every woman needs to be safe, healthy and have a dignified livelihood. It also fundamentally realizes that ‘business as usual’ is no longer good enough: this Plan challenges us to reimagine how we achieve our mission, inspire Canadian investment in that mission, and transform our organization to be future-ready. The Corporate Finance Team hosts the financial and information management components for the broader organization. Along with the traditional corporate accounting, this unit provides financial and professional expertise and oversight to HQ operations in an efficient and effective manner. This unit is a key strategic resource in budgeting, forecasting and business analysis and compliance. The Senior Finance Process Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving organizational effectiveness through the analysis, design, and implementation of process improvements within Corporate Finance. This position focuses on identifying inefficiencies, developing and executing strategies to enhance operational performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions. It also supports change management through training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement, while monitoring process performance using data and key metrics to inform continuous improvement. Overall, the role plays a key part in strengthening internal systems, improving efficiency, and supporting CARE Canada’s strategic and programmatic impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field, or a combination of relevant experience, training, and/or education.
5+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, business analysis, or organizational effectiveness roles.
Experience and understanding of financial operations within a non-profit organization
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting cross-functional initiatives and managing process change.
Experience working with complex stakeholder environments and balancing multiple priorities.
Strong process mapping and analysis skills.
Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical guidance.
Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Proven ability to analyze data, define KPIs, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Experience developing training materials and supporting adoption of new processes across teams.
Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.
Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).
Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

driving organizational effectiveness through the analysis, design, and implementation of process improvements within Corporate Finance
identifying inefficiencies
developing and executing strategies to enhance operational performance
collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions
supporting change management through training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
monitoring process performance using data and key metrics to inform continuous improvement
strengthening internal systems, improving efficiency, and supporting CARE Canada’s strategic and programmatic impact

Benefits

Starting annual salary range between $86,000 - $92,000
Comprehensive benefits package and confidential employee assistance program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment
3 weeks of annual leave (increases to 4 weeks from 2nd year of employment)
In addition to annual leave, we offer a December 24-January 1 office closure so we can all recharge simultaneously
Inclusive holiday policy
Paid sick leave
Parental leave top-up
Employer contributions to group pension plan after first year of employment
Optional participation in group RRSP (eligible from first day of employment)
International and domestic travel opportunities
Annual all-staff retreat in Ottawa
Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity
A focus on wellness and work-life balance
Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission