Manager, Strategic Financial Management

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work at 1800 Alta Vista Drive Ottawa Ontario or 100 Parkshore Drive Brampton Ontario based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors our staff and our communities. Currently employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Accounting and finance
Job posting ID: 7817

Number of positions available: 2

Employment status: 1 regular full-time position and 1 temp. (3-year term) full-time position

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $108493 - $125026

Application deadline:

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood plasma stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team join Canadas Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work live and play.

About the Role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for atemporary (3-year term) and a regular full-time Manager Strategic Financial Management to join our dynamic Strategic Financial Management team.

The Strategic Financial Management team works with business leaders across Canadian Blood Services to provide financial insights into critical investment decisions evaluates financial performance and forecasting and manages funding to ensure responsible stewardship of the blood system.

Reporting to the Director Strategic Financial Management the Manager Strategic Financial Management provides end to end financial leadership for large high impact strategic and capital projects from business case development and productivity analysis to budgeting forecasting and performance reporting.

The role partners with senior leadership (L0L2) and cross functional teams (IT Finance Procurement General Counsel and field operations) to support and deliver product costing benchmarking and corporate and capital planning insights. With their team the manager designs and improves budgeting forecasting reporting and project management processes and systems to deliver timely relevant data that strengthens business intelligence decision making and efficiency. Success in the role requires excellent written and presentation skills and developing a deep understanding of Canadian Blood Services complex operations including supply chain flows key cost drivers core data sets and enabling IT systems.

Formula for success

• Apply businesscase and costbenefit expertise to translate requirements (equipment supplies contracts structure staffing) into accurate forecasts for critical investment decisions.
• Collaborate with senior management (L0L2) in planning forums to understand and influence strategic direction.
• Support projects and business areas with project management international benchmarking budgeting reporting and forecasting.
• Manage daytoday financials to ensure compliance with CBS guidelines and identify costsaving opportunities.
• Conduct processimprovement analysis and help define financial and nonfinancial KPIs.
• Manage reporting and adhoc analyses; provide required financial and administrative support to projects and business areas.
• Identify gaps in financial/process reporting for the productivity and efficiency program leveraging budget forecast planning and reporting systems to streamline data availability.
  
  

Desired education and skills

• Education and designation Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline and a CPA (or legacy CA/CMA/CGA) required.
• Experience and leadership 5 years in progressively senior financial analyst/FP&A roles; ability to lead and mentor staff.
• Systems and Tools Proficient with SAP (or equivalent ERP) including FI/CO MM and WM; advanced TM1/Planning Analytics user an asset; advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and report writing/BI tools.
• Analysis and business acumen Strong analytical skills and understanding of business/financial structures; able to relate complex operational and financial data; demonstrated abilities supporting large IT or physical infrastructure projects.
• Communication Able to summarize complex information clearly and present well supported analysis and insights in writing and verbally up to executive members.
• Collaboration Strong interpersonal skills; client focused; effective working independently and as part of a team; comfortable engaging management at all levels (L0L2).

What we offer you

• Paid time off or percentage in lieu.
• Comprehensive group health and dental benefits.
• Annual performance award up to 10%.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at 1800 Alta Vista Drive Ottawa Ontario or 100 Parkshore Drive Brampton Ontario 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• This role may require travel for events team meetings and project commitments.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canadas population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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