Bilingual Senior Business Partner, Finance (Housing Programs)

Job Requisition ID: 10311

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): BBB

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 99646.37 to $ 124557.97 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

3 weeks of accrued vacation.

Annual individual performance bonus.

Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.

An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.

A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Join the Office of the Chief Financial Officer in the role of Senior Business Partner, Finance, led by Marianne Cunningham. You will lead the synthesis and delivery of strategic and operational financial advisory services. You will act as a business partner, establish robust financial processes and provide business insights on which financial decisions can be made. You will also proactively develop an in-depth understanding of the business operations through discussion and analysis, distilling financial needs end-to-end for the finance function and gaining trust as a business partner. You will be heavily involved in the business improvement drive to manage a portfolio of process, system and reporting improvements. You will conduct financial modelling activities, develop, implement, interpret and report on performance measures.

Please note this is a temporary position until October 2025.

What you’ll do:

Fosters a business-partnering dynamic, understands both finance and business dimensions and focuses on providing proactive analysis and guidance to clients, leveraging available systems and tools.

Acts as the "single window to Finance," helping clients navigate end-to-end financial requirements, establish robust financial processes that provide business insights on decision-making needs.

Leads finance business improvement activities covering processes, system and reporting enhancements focused on transformation, productivity and value creation.

Collaborates on the development, implementation, standardization and monitoring of performance indicators, measures and targets to ensure that stakeholder expectations are met.

Applies an understanding of business performance measures and delivers analysis and advice which provides meaningful insights into the underlying drivers of performance for operational and strategic metrics, key expense performance indicators, benchmark comparisons and other variables, and provides recommendations to senior management to optimize client performance.

Provides advice, guidance and recommendation to internal clients (ranging from middle management to senior vice-presidents) with regards to business initiatives, business cases, guidelines, policies, risk management, financial planning and costing in line with CMHC’s strategy

Conducts analyses to cost, evaluate, challenge and support business cases including narratives and ensure they support CMHC’s overall strategy.

What you should have:

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, business administration, economics or commerce.

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a finance-related roles such as FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, Business Analysis, Business Improvement, Commercial Finance.

Results oriented, team player, strong analytical skills, critical thinking, storytelling with Business and commercial acumen mindset

An excellent ability to gather and analyze information, synthesize key elements and summarize with recommendations.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and work in a multi-demand environment while overseeing the work of other financial professionals with strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation skills with the ability to influence multiple levels of stakeholders within an organization.

Bilingualism (English and French).

It would be great if you also had:

A master of Business Administration, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

A green Belt or PMP designation.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!