Business Partner - Finance

SBMFC - PASSION AT THE SERVICE OF OUR MISSION!

The Services de bien-être et moral des Forces canadiennes (SBMFC) is more than just a workplace! We are a proud community dedicated to supporting members, veterans, and their families in their daily lives. We offer carefully selected programs and services designed to meet their specific needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial, and family well-being. Our staff deliver physical fitness, sports, and recreation programs, provide family support, organize charity events, and ensure our members have access to personalized financial services, retail services, and savings and discounts at retail stores.

Our values are at the heart of our success. Our employees are committed to supporting members, veterans, and their families, and are integrity-driven in all their endeavors. With our highly cohesive environment, we act as one team with one mission. We are constantly looking for new ideas and finding creative ways to offer the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we place great importance on your health, well-being, and growth. We offer a diverse range of roles in many locations and a career where you can make a real contribution.

THE ROLE

The Business Partner in Finance provides financial service support at the organizational and divisional level, enabling clients to make informed decisions. The primary responsibilities include creating an active partnership with operations and management while providing real-time financial support that can influence decision-making.

We offer Business Partner positions in financial management, as well as in cost and activity planning. The Business Partner prepares financial reports, including in-year financial reports, cost reports, and/or business plan reports. The Business Partner in Finance is responsible for analyzing budget variance against actual budget, making adjustments, and presenting results to management.

The Business Partner develops and recommends solutions for resource funding allocation and management. The incumbent uses financial software and ensures compliance with financial policies and the application of organizational and inter-service procedures and processes. The Business Partner also actively participates in the preparation of financial statements, operational plans, and briefing notes for new organizational activities. Some positions include personnel supervision, but all positions include supervisory functions over the work of others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, certificates, and licenses

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field AND several years of experience in accounting, financial management, or a related field

ET

Professional Chartered Accountant (CPA) title, an asset

Experience

Development and analysis of data, reports, and financial statements

Provision of advice and guidance

Interpretation and application of policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and legislation

Control of expense and resource management

Strategic and operational planning

Advanced spreadsheet functions

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

Evaluation and optimization of pricing strategies, cost structures, and resource allocation

Control of expense and resource management

Preparation and presentation of briefs

Skills

Customer focus, knowledge of the organization, communication, innovation, teamwork, and leadership

Aptitudes and abilities

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate and make presentations

Attention to detail

Business acumen

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

English or French essential, Bilingualism (English and French) an asset

Reading comprehension: Functional

Written expression: Functional

Oral interaction: Functional

BENEFITS OFFERED

Health: Reimbursement of prescription medications, health expense account, virtual primary care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental and vision care guarantees, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.

Work-life balance: Flexible work arrangements and a wide range of paid and unpaid leave, including annual, personal, and family obligation leave.

Retirement planning: Defined benefit pension plan and group savings plans.

Learning and development: Tuition reimbursement program, online courses including a LinkedIn Learning subscription, and language training.

Other benefits: Discounts offered through the One FC Member Recognition Program.

Discover all the benefits that SBMFC offers by visiting https://sbmfc.ca/avantages.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a hybrid position with an assigned workplace; the employee may work partially in the employer's offices and partially from home, in accordance with SBMFC's Flexible Work Arrangements policy and with the approval of the supervisor.

START DATE

November 30, 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION MEASURES

The SBMFC are committed to maintaining an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all staff feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our Canadian society. If you are contacted about a competition or evaluation, please inform the recruitment team of any accommodations necessary to ensure you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information regarding accommodations is treated with complete confidentiality.