Who We Are:
Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past.
Job Overview:
The Finance Business Partner is a senior individual contributor responsible for providing advanced financial analysis, operational support, and advisory services across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Financial Operations Manager, this role partners with operational and departmental leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business case development, and internal control adherence.
This position has no direct reports and carries no people-management accountability. Instead, it provides professional-level financial leadership through influence, technical expertise, and partnership with operational stakeholders. The role requires strong business acumen, a deep understanding of accounting standards (ASNPO), and the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Support
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Partner with department leaders to develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts aligned with approved strategic and operating plans.
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Prepare detailed financial models and scenario analyses to support operational planning and decision-making.
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Monitor departmental performance through monthly variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
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Support reforecast processes by integrating actual results, emerging operational realities, and risk factors.
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Ensure forecasting assumptions are documented, internally consistent, and aligned with approved budgets.
Financial Analysis & Decision Support
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Provide professional-level financial analysis to support operating and capital initiatives.
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Develop and review ROI analyses, business cases, and post-implementation evaluations.
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Support capital planning analysis in coordination with the Senior Financial Operations Manager.
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Identify financial risks and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve performance.
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Support grant-funded program analysis and financial reporting requirements.
Reporting & Performance Management
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Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal leadership consumption.
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Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve transparency and accountability.
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Support preparation of Board- and AFRC-level financial materials (analysis and supporting schedules).
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Assist in audit preparation by preparing schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation as required.
Accounting & Technical Support
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Support the integrity of financial reporting through review and analysis of general ledger activity.
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Assist with complex accounting treatments under ASNPO, including revenue recognition, capital accounting, restricted funds, and grant accounting.
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Support month-end and year-end processes through analytical review and reconciliation support.
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Provide subject-matter expertise to departments on financial policy application and accounting treatment.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
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Support implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls across departments.
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Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and streamline workflows.
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Partner with Finance and IT to support ERP optimization, reporting automation, and system enhancements.
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Assist in documenting financial processes and control matrices.
Cross-Functional Partnership
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Leverage financial systems (e.g., Business Central, Excel-based models) to generate reports and dashboards that enhance decision-making.
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Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to optimize system use and improve reporting automation.
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Analyze and present key financial metrics to leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and trends.
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Ensure continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing
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Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with our mission and vision, ensuring authenticity in our historical setting and stories.
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Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion, engagement, belonging, and fulfillment for employees and volunteers, in line with Heritage Park values.
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Recognize all contributors to our community as integral to our success, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
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Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people, collections, and financial assets by driving growth with innovation, transparency, and financial sustainability, while embracing our historical assets and recognizing all contributors.
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Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Park's Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS), following safe work practices, reporting work-related incidents, injuries, and hazards, participating in employer training, and adhering to policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.
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Volunteers are a vital part of Heritage Park’s success. Employees are expected to collaborate respectfully with volunteers and contribute to an environment where volunteers feel heard, safe, welcomed, and supported, recognizing the important role they play in delivering exceptional experiences for our community.
Required Qualifications:
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Professional accounting designation required (CPA or equivalent).
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Minimum seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or finance advisory roles.
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Experience in not-for-profit or multi-fund accounting environments preferred.
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Strong knowledge of ASNPO and fund accounting principles.
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Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
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Experience working in ERP environments and supporting system optimization initiatives.
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Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to complete a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant; any information disclosed will be assessed confidentially on a case-by-case basis in accordance with Alberta human rights legislation, considering relevance to the role and our commitment to equitable and inclusive hiring practices.
