Cups - Financial Analyst - Calgary, Canada - CUPS Calgary

CUPS Calgary

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At
CUPS, we help Calgarians who are experiencing poverty and trauma, get to the root causes of their challenges and change their lives.

Using science as the foundation, people learn to manage adversity and build lifelong resilience that spans generations.

Acting with ingenuity and collaboration, we transcend traditional social service & organizational management models to lead the way to integrated, responsive and scientifically tested standards of practice in all we do.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Analyst will deliver high-value, actionable financial performance insights to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

The Financial Analyst is responsible for leading forecast cycles, advising on the financial impacts of the monthly management reporting of results and will provide financial planning, analysis, and commentary support on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis for the organization.

This role also is responsible for the portfolio management of funders for financial reporting. The key deliverables include preparation of monthly business review, annual budget, forecast cycles and ad-hoc support.

Organizational Alignment and Performance Duties:

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Reporting: Prepare monthly management reports at the entity level accurately and timely

Manage and prepare financial reports to funders on various frequency
Liaise with program leads staff to gather information required for funder reporting
Design and implement new reports to better meet the needs of end user and to conform to the strategic direction of the organizations. Prepare adhoc financial reports as requested
Partner with key stakeholders to improve process efficiency and accuracy

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Analysis: Analyze financial results and develop meaningful insights that lead into actions for business decision making.

Prepare regular and adhoc financial analysis and reports as requested or appears appropriate
Assist organizations' staff in providing information for better decisionmaking and achievement of the organization goals and objectives

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Modelling: Develop and maintain cash requirements models and scenarios on a various frequency

Manage the financial models used for longrange financial analysis and valuation
Assist Financial Controller, in the development of key financial metrics and tracking systems
On behalf of participating organizations, develop and maintain financial planning models to ensure accurate and timely analysis of forecasting, budgeting, annual and strategic planning.
Support Financial Controller in gathering of data and creation of templates for Finance annual/strategic planning
Be an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, brainstorm issues, complete adhoc requests, and be flexible in completing any task
Act as backup in financial reporting of program audits

Leadership Areas:

Create an approachable, caring and traumainformed environment for clients, guests and colleagues
Provide Accounting expertise to
CUPS leadership and other stakeholders to support solid foundation of accounting and financial decisions across the agency
Act as warden for employee and client dignity by ensuring confidential information is handled with the utmost care and respect in alignment with
CUPS privacy protocols & values
Support continuous improvement process for
CUPS service delivery through highlighting areas for growth in
CUPS philanthropy activities
Act as an ambassador of
CUPS mission and values both internally and externally

Stakeholder Relations:

Develop and maintain collaborative and accountable working relations with internal
CUPS colleagues to strengthen communication flow, achieve team objectives and increase crossdepartment understanding
Contribute to the safety and wellness of clients, colleagues and visitors by remaining up to date on
CUPS health & safety protocols
Share experience and knowledge with students, volunteers and guests interested in
CUPS services to further develop
CUPS' social justice impact & external ambassador network

Background required:

CPA Accounting designation or working towards CPA Designation
Minimum 3 years' financial analyst experience, preferably within a multilevel organization with exposure to costing of operational decisions and budgeting/forecasting
Demonstrated skill in financial modeling, and forecasting
Proven ability to conduct detailed financial analysis, synthesizing insights into clear and concise presentation materials
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational and stress management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
Ability to work with little to no supervision
Highly detailoriented and able to analyze, problem solve and troubleshoot;
Ability to deal with confidential information professionally
Ability to work as a team player as well as independently;
Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT experience is an asset

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