FINANCIAL ANALYST

At Calgary Homeless Foundation, we are dedicated to our purpose of guiding the fight against homelessness. Positioned uniquely within the system of care, we have the ability to observe the many complicating factors that affect those facing or experiencing homelessness. Our broad perspective provides us with a deep understanding of the cause-and-effect dynamics of homelessness. This insight, delivered as an arms-length advisor, enables us to inspire governments, service providers, and our community to undertake a shared responsibility to maximize our collective impact in the fight against homelessness.
We commit to our purpose—and our ambition of becoming the authoritative guide in the fight against homelessness—by demonstrating the following leadership behaviors:
Taking Accountability: Guiding the fight against homelessness with responsibility and integrity.
Fostering a Growth Mindset: Continuously learning and adapting to better serve our mission.
Empowering Others to Succeed: Supporting and enabling our team and partners to achieve their best.
Collaborating for Greater Impact: Working together with various stakeholders to amplify our efforts and outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Operations, the Financial Analyst is responsible for tracking all system programs funding streams and providing analytical financial support in this area.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 5 + years of financial analysis and reporting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience in advanced financial analysis, presentation and modelling of model economic scenarios and use of critical thinking to resolve issues
• Prior experience in the not-for-profit and/or homeless serving system of care sector considered an asset
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 with advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with grant management software considered an asset
• Experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, and
• Exceptional verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills to convey concepts, statistical, analytical, operational, and financial information
• Excellent time and resource management skills, with the ability to influence change. Previous experience working successfully with Indigenous Organizations would be an asset
• Experience with project management with the ability to support complex multi-stakeholder projects
• Detail oriented, well organized, with excellent oral communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex subject matter to various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve; prioritize assignments to meet deadlines; work independently within the defined parameters of the role; and an ability to take direction from several sources
• Courageous collaborator with commitment to create and support an environment that enables staff to achieve results and develop and build organizational capacity for the future.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders of diverse and at times competing interests to work towards achieving a common agenda.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

REQUIREMENTS

Please forward your resume and cover letter via CHF’s Bamboo portal.
We thank all candidates for your interest in the Financial Analyst role; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful candidates must provide police information and vulnerable sector checks

Working with the Director, Finance & Operations the Financial Analyst is responsible for the following:

• Responsible for tracking all program related funding streams and allocations to various contracts and initiatives
• Support the development of service delivery plans related to financial budget preparation
• Support the year end audit and fiscal period close ensuring that all financial and program funding data aligns with CHF’s accounting system and audited program statements
• Support internally with forecasting and preparing annual master system programs budget
• Work with the Director, Finance & Operations to prepare actual program expenditure reports for funders as required, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting within funding agreement requirements
• Work with System Planning team to forecast appropriate funding targets for funded programs aligned to relevant benchmarks
• Provide regular forecasts of program spending to ensure spending does not exceed funding
• Provide regular reports to communicate the level of program expenditure at any point during the year and ad hoc reports as requested
• Analyze service provider program budgets for consistency, reasonableness compared to other similar programs and eligibility of costs to provide advice to System Planners in support of annual program contract negotiations
• Perform budget review and analysis as part of the HSSC Request for Proposal (RFP) process and provide financial support to the decision-making panel
• Work closely with the Contracts & Documents Specialist to ensure timeliness of contract agreement creation and amendments and develop documentation as required
• Together with the Director, Finance & Operations, support the HSSC leadership team as needed with financial data reports, management reports and other ad-hoc financial reporting/analysis
• Support the Director, Finance & Operations with other ad-hoc financial support and analysis as required
• Reconcile Financial Data from Grant Management software to ensure accuracy with accounting and provide analysis of financial data as needed
• Ensure compliance with all internal control processes in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of the workflow and procedures for the Financial Analyst role and maintain updates as needed