Associate Director, Data & Analytics

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. Job posting ID: 9134 ​Employment status: Regular full-time Salary/Rate of pay: $132,300 - 155,600 Application deadline: 2026-09-11 This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible. Application requirements: Your up-to-date resume. Job specific cover letter. We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process. Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page. Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. About The Role: Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular full-time Associate Director, Data & Analytics to join our Finance & Corporate Services division. As Associate Director, Data & Analytics, you will shape the future of finance analytics and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Strategy & Integration, you will build and lead a high-performing analytics team while partnering with finance, technology, and business leaders to turn complex financial data into meaningful insights. This role is well suited to a strategic leader who combines strong financial expertise with analytics, governance, and technology knowledge to drive informed decisions, continuous improvement, and long-term business value. Formula for success: Drawing on your leadership and relationship-building skills, you will bring together finance, technology, and business stakeholders to align priorities, strengthen accountability, and deliver analytics solutions that support organizational decision-making. Using your expertise in finance and business analytics, you will transform financial and operational data into actionable insights, helping leaders better understand performance, costs, trends, and strategic opportunities. You will establish strong data governance, stewardship, and quality practices that improve trust in financial data and support consistent, reliable reporting across the organization. By developing predictive models, scenario analyses, and forecasting capabilities, you will help improve planning accuracy and support both strategic and operational decision-making. Leveraging your knowledge of business intelligence, data visualization, automation, and emerging technologies, you will modernize reporting capabilities and increase the value delivered through analytics. Through coaching, mentoring, and capability building, you will develop a high-performing team that embraces innovation, data literacy, continuous learning, and evidence-based decision-making. Desired Education & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Business, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation preferred. 8-12 years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, management reporting, analytics, data management, business intelligence, or finance transformation, with a track record of delivering enterprise-scale analytics and reporting solutions. Proven people management experience, including leading analytics, finance, or business intelligence teams, developing talent, and driving cross-functional initiatives while influencing senior leaders and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs and projects from strategy through execution and continuous improvement, including change management, prioritization, and management of multiple workstreams. Strong expertise in financial analysis, planning, reporting, data management, analytics, visualization, and business intelligence tools; experience with health-related data is highly desirable. Familiarity with modern data and technology platforms, including cloud-based analytics environments, SAP, TM1, Python, R, AI, and machine learning applications is considered an asset. Exceptional communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate effectively across diverse teams. Strategic, results-oriented leader who demonstrates integrity, adaptability, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes under pressure. What we offer you: Competitive base salary range. Annual Performance Award up to 10%. 4 weeks' paid vacation Comprehensive group health benefits Defined benefits pension plan. Employee discounts, wellness programs and professional advancement opportunities. What You Can Expect This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at one of Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week. You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours a day. Travel to Ottawa periodically, as required, to support business initiatives and stakeholder engagement. If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play. Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. 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The Associate Director will lead a high-performing analytics team to shape finance analytics and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. They will establish robust data governance practices and partner with business leaders to transform financial data into actionable strategic insights.

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8-12 years of progressive experience in finance, analytics, or business intelligence. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and complex programs is essential, along with strong expertise in financial analysis and modern data platforms.

• Annual Performance Award • Paid vacation • Group health benefits • Defined benefits pension plan • Employee discounts • Wellness programs • Professional advancement opportunities

• Data visualizationPreferred
• Change ManagementPreferred
• Management ReportingPreferred
• Machine learningPreferred
• Financial planningPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• data managementPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred
• PythonPreferred

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• Financial analysis
• Data governance
• Business intelligence
• Data visualization
• Strategic leadership
• Financial planning
• Management reporting
• Data management
• Change management
• Stakeholder management
• Predictive modeling
• Automation
• Cloud-based analytics
• Python
• R
• Machine learning
• Influencing Skills
• Continuous Development
• Data Literacy
• Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
• Management Reporting
• People Management
• Accountability
• Reporting Solutions
• Emerging Technologies
• Planning
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Accounting
• Adaptability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Business Analytics
• Management Information Systems
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Management
• Business Valuation
• Certified Public Accountant
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Change Management
• Decision Making
• IBM Planning Analytics
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Corporate Services
• Data Governance
• Data Management
• Data Visualization
• Economics
• Finance

• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Data Analytics Manager
• Data Manager
• Database Designers and Administrators
• Database Architects

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week