<p>We are looking for a <strong>Financial Analyst </strong>to join a team in Ottawa, Ontario and provide strong financial insight across reporting, budgeting, and project performance activities. In this role, you will help strengthen financial controls, support accurate revenue recognition, and contribute to planning processes that guide business decisions. The successful candidate will combine analytical thinking with sound accounting knowledge to deliver clear reporting, practical recommendations, and dependable support to finance and operational teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Examine preliminary financial statements, assess key results, and complete month-end journal entries along with balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Evaluate project financial performance through earned value analysis and detailed project reviews to identify trends and issues.</p><p>• Flag engagements with elevated financial exposure and support appropriate revenue treatment based on accounting requirements.</p><p>• Analyze contract terms to identify provisions that could affect financial reporting and revenue recognition outcomes.</p><p>• Create, refine, and maintain finance policies and procedures that support planning, analysis, and consistent reporting practices.</p><p>• Work closely with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with control-related review requests.</p><p>• Contribute to the rollout of organizational systems and help embed finance processes into regular business operations.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of forecasts and annual operating, shared services, and capital budgets, while tracking variances against plan.</p><p>• Produce short- and long-range financial analysis, modelling support, and ad hoc reporting for finance colleagues and subcontractor teams.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a team in Ottawa, Ontario on a one-year fixed-term contract. This role is suited to someone in finance who can interpret complex financial information, support accurate reporting, and provide clear insight into business performance. The successful candidate will help assess financial risk across projects, strengthen forecasting and budgeting activities, and contribute to timely month-end and ad hoc analysis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze financial statements and operating results to identify trends, variances, and areas requiring further review.</li><li>Evaluate project-level financial risk and support appropriate revenue recognition through careful monitoring and reporting.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and management reports to support business decisions and operational planning.</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by developing reliable models and insights.</li><li>Support month-end close processes by validating data, reconciling results, and ensuring reporting accuracy.</li><li>Use business systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools to gather, interpret, and present financial information effectively.</li><li>Develop and maintain clear financial documentation and reporting resources, including materials housed in Confluence where applicable.</li><li>Apply data analysis techniques to uncover meaningful patterns, improve reporting quality, and support financial recommendations.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. </p><p>Our healthcare client west of Ottawa is seeking a Financial Analyst for a three-month contract with the possibility of extension. In this role you will report to the head of finance and perform general accounting and finance duties.</p><p>The Financial Analyst’s duties will include:</p><ul><li>Performing monthly financial reporting and ad hoc analyses</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations</li><li>Preparing and entering monthly journal entries </li><li>Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets </li><li>Reconciling deferred grants and donations</li><li>Assisting with month-end close</li><li>Preparing submissions to provincial and federal stakeholders</li><li>Other duties or tasks as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>