Senior Manager, Finance Business Partners

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

Under the direction of the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Senior Manager, Finance Business Partners leads a team of finance professionals who act as trusted advisors to divisional leadership. The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high‑quality financial reporting, forecasting, budget administration, and strategic financial advice to support informed decision‑making and the achievement of divisional strategies and objectives. As a people leader and senior finance professional, the Senior Manager drives consistency, quality, and insight across financial business partnering activities while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with divisional management teams. The role supports the preparation and review of corporate business plans, business cases, and briefing notes from a financial perspective, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial objectives. The Senior Manager interprets and evaluates financial results and positions, including operating results and budget variances, and provides clear analysis and recommendations to senior management. This includes identifying and addressing potential funding pressures, recommending cost‑containment or reallocation strategies, and supporting initiatives to improve overall financial performance. The role also provides guidance to management on Public Fund policies and ensures compliance with Public Fund requirements, including Delegation of Financial Signing Authorities, Contracting, and Hospitality, for programs and services funded through the Department of National Defence (DND) Public Fund.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration with accounting specialization, or a related field, AND several years of experience in accounting or a related field

AND

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, an asset

Experience

In writing business plans

In forecasting and budget setting processes

In producing financial statements

In Public Sector Accounting, an asset

In excellent communication

In financial administration

In interpreting and applying policies, procedures and regulations

In developing and implementing solutions for finance/accounting issues

In reviewing and analyzing financial data/reports

In personnel administration

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Skills and Abilities

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Advanced Level

Writing: Functional Level

Oral: Advanced Level

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

We have two (2) positions to be filled.

As soon as possible.

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.