International Development jobs in Canada

Employment Type: ASAP until March 2027, 12-Month+ Mat Leave Contract, Full-Time

Location: Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid, 2 days/week in-office

Deadline for submission: February 19, 2026

Salary: CAD $90,000 - $95,000

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Nutrition International's Corporate Services (CS) unit is a dedicated team of Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Grant Finance & Compliance, Global Risk, Assurance & Fraud, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities Management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to be based in Ottawa, Canada coming into the office 2 days a week. This is a mat leave contract starting ASAP until March 2027.

You are someone with a University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. Recognized accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred. You have a minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, data analytics, or business intelligence within a complex organization. You have a strong understanding of ETL processes, data visualization, metadata management, and data governance frameworks. Experience in a global, non-profit, or international development context is an asset.

You have strong analytical skills and sound knowledge of financial procedures and experience working with and overseeing technical consultants. You have good judgment in analyzing data and information and adapting procedures to accommodate new or unusual situations. You have advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Power Query. You are experienced with NetSuite, MS Power BI, DAX and M language, MS Power Automate, MS SQL Server databases and writing SSRS reports, NSAW and BOARD.

Fluency in English is required.

In this role you will:

• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis
  • Maintain accurate, reconciled multi-year budgets for all active grants and revenue sources, ensuring an organization-wide financial view aligned with NI's budgeting cycles.
  • Lead and coordinate NI's quarterly forecasting, rolling plans, budget adjustments, and variance analysis exercises, including development of tools, processes, and timelines.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager FP&A and Finance leadership on annual budgeting, consolidation, analysis, and reporting to senior management and the Board.
  • Validate budget submissions by challenging assumptions, analyzing trends, and ensuring alignment with work plans and historical performance.
  • Produce ad-hoc financial analysis and decision-support materials, translating business questions into meaningful insights tailored to intended audiences.
  • Support preparation of financial presentations for Executive Management Committee and Board of Directors.
• Business Intelligence & Reporting
  • Develop, manage, and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, NSAW, NetSuite, and related tools.
  • Translate financial, programmatic, and operational reporting requirements into robust data models and intuitive visualizations.
  • Standardize reporting templates, definitions, and practices to ensure consistency, accuracy, and comparability across the organization.
• Financial Systems, Data Governance & Quality
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on financial systems and reporting platforms, leading enhancements to budgeting, forecasting, contracting, and expenditure-tracking systems.
  • Collaborate with IM/IT team to implement and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks.
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency through reconciliation, validation, and regular data quality reviews.
  • Manage user guidance, internal controls, and standardized documentation for financial and reporting systems.
• Collaboration, Training & Capacity Building
  • Train and mentor finance, program, and corporate staff on financial systems, Power BI, NSAW, budgeting tools, and reporting best practices.
  • Develop and deliver user guides, workshops, and training sessions for new and existing staff.
  • Promote a data-driven culture across the organization through collaboration, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor team members and support FP&A and reporting projects across business functions.

A competitive market pay, pension, health and dental benefits, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Following the principles of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

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