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Senior Financial Analyst


Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

We are Community Leaders:

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based, Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous-identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness, and building on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to support the financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making of the organization. This role plays an important part in ensuring financial sustainability, accountability, and strong stewardship of organizational resources.

The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with leadership to provide financial analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, reporting, and recommendations that support organizational growth and long-term planning. This position requires someone who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to communicate financial information cleary.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting the preparation and monitoring of organizational budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
  • Conducting financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making
  • Monitoring program and departmental spending to ensure alignment with budgets and funding requirements
  • Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
  • Assisting leadership with financial planning, risk analysis, and sustainability strategies
  • Developing financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve financial oversight
  • Reviewing and analyzing variances, trends, and financial performance indicators
  • Supporting audit preparation and working collaboratively with external auditors as required
  • Ensuring compliance with funding agreements, organizational policies, and financial procedures
  • Assisting with grant and funding budget development and reporting requirements
  • Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes, and efficiencies
  • Providing mentorship and guidance to finance team members as appropriate
  • Preparing presentations, summaries, and reports for leadership and Council reporting purposes
  • Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all financial matters

What We’re Looking For:

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field CPA designation completed or in progress is considered a strong asset
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience
  • Experience working with complex budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Strong understanding of financial management principles and accounting practices
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems
  • Experience working with non-profit, government-funded, or community-based organizations is considered an asset
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interpret financial information and communicate it clearly to non-financial audiences
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical financial practices
  • Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and relationship-based approaches is considered an asset

We are Proud to Offer:

  • Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
  • Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
  • Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Kookums, Skaabes, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
  • 12 Wellness Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days
  • Work-life balance and casual dress
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Employee appreciation and wellness events facilitated by our Social Planning Committee

To Apply:

Candidates must be able to provide a recent (within six months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations).

Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Applications will be reviewed by May 26 at 4:00 pm.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

455 McDermot Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5

Email: careers@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

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