Manager, Business Analysis

Job Summary:

The Manager, Business Analysis is responsible for leading the development, evaluation and validation of business cases and other contractual arrangements to support quality decision-making. The position involves analyzing financial data ensuring adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), forecasting potential outcomes, and providing actionable insights to drive business growth and efficiency.

The role also requires regular collaboration with Labour Relations, including leading labour costing analysis and financial scenario development, analyzing proposals, and participating in confidential management discussions involving the negotiation process. The Manager, Business Analysis works with highly sensitive information, including confidential employee data and is expected to exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment. The incumbent act as the Financial Services representative in negotiations or preparatory discussions in the absence of the Manager, Financial Services.

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Lead the development, evaluation, and validation of business cases, financial analyses, forecasts, and scenario models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Provide expertise in labour costing and financial analysis related to collective bargaining and negotiation activities, including participation in negotiation preparation and related discussions as required.
• Assess the financial impact of business initiatives, projects, operational changes, and strategic opportunities.
• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate costs, risks, assumptions, and organizational impacts.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify issues, evaluate options, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Perform cost allocation and related financial analyses that support organizational planning and customer service charge assessments.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, methodologies, reporting, and analytical practices.
• Share expertise, provide coaching and guidance to team members, and support team leadership activities as required.
• Exercise sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential organizational information.

What you bring:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant knowledge and experience
• Significant experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, business case development, or corporate finance.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling and advanced analytical techniques.
• Experience assessing financial risks, opportunities, and business impacts to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong ability to communicate complex financial information and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IFRS, financial management principles, and financial controls.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating analysis into meaningful business insights.
• Experience supporting labour costing, compensation analysis, collective bargaining, or negotiation activities would be considered an asset.

How others describe you:

• Strategic, analytical, and naturally curious, with a talent for connecting financial data to business outcomes.
• Highly skilled at solving complex problems and evaluating multiple perspectives to identify practical solutions.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build strong relationships and credibility with stakeholders.
• Adaptable and organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Confident communicating complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Professional, trustworthy, and discreet when working with sensitive and confidential information.

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site, at Ottawa Head Office (151 Slater St., Ottawa ON).
• Occasional travel required.

Behaviour Statement:

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company’s Code of Ethical Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.