Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Chief Financial Officer's office in the Corporate Enterprise Portfolio Management team as a Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis. You will lead the benchmarking of costing structure for service provider, develop and recommend a new costing model, participate in the selection process and provide financial recommendation.

This is a temporary position with a duration extending until December 2026.

What you'll do:

• Participate in the development of annual and multi-year budgets, financial planning and forecasting, including the analysis of financial data.
• Provide direction and oversight on the formulation and recommendation of assumptions used in financial models (financial forecasting).
• Develop a costing model for service provider, that will inform of the evaluation and selection criteria.
• Develop and prepare complex financial reports and analysis to present to clients and senior management the financial situation and identify opportunities.
• Participate in reviewing proposals received from service provider, participate in the negotiation and make financial recommendation.
• Develop analysis of the financial planning and forecasting processes and procedures to identify improvements in controls, efficiency and effectiveness.

What you should have:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, business administration, economics or commerce and a professional accounting designation (at least the Chartered Professional Accountant designation).
• A minimum of seven (7) years experience in a finance-related position, such as financial planning and analysis, financial reporting or business analysis.
• Experience in project management, or experience in working in a complex project.
• Extensive knowledge of financial, legislative and regulatory environments.
• Ability to review the costing for complex project/business cases and make recommendations.
• Ability to analyze data, develop complex financial models and assess sector/organizational capacity and resource utilization.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting on financial results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to negotiate and communicate to influence colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

It would be great if you also had:

• Knowledge of complex IFRS standards.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and in French.
• IT project experience.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

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If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!