(PERMANENT FULL TIME) SENIOR BUSINESS (FINANCIAL) ANALYST

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

$82K — $96K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • Active CPA designation required
  • Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and reporting
  • Strong experience in financial statement preparation and auditing
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
  • Experience with MIS Standards and Ontario Healthcare Reporting System (OHRS) preferred
  • Familiarity with Meditech HCIS and Power BI considered an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning
  • Partner with leadership to provide strategic financial analysis and decision support
  • Prepare and present detailed monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages
  • Develop and enhance complex financial models for business cases
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial and operational alignment
  • Evaluate financial oversight for projects and strategic initiatives
  • Lead process improvements and strengthen financial controls

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative work environment within a high-performing finance team
  • Engagement with senior leadership and operational leaders
  • Exposure to strategic financial analysis in the healthcare sector
  • Involvement in innovative financial systems and analytics implementation
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Senior Business (Financial) Analyst is a key member of a high-performing, fast-paced finance team supporting the Hospital, its Foundation, and leadership teams. This role provides advanced financial expertise, strategic insights, and decision support through budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and in-depth analysis.

The Senior Financial Analyst acts as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, driving financial transparency, strengthening controls, and enhancing reporting processes to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
  • Partner closely with Hospital leadership to provide strategic financial analysis, insights, and decision support
  • Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including detailed variance analysis and commentary
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support business cases, cost-benefit analysis, and "what-if" scenarios
  • Collaborate with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams (Data & Analytics, Clinical Informatics) to ensure alignment of financial and operational data
  • Evaluate and provide financial oversight for business cases, projects, and strategic initiatives
  • Ensure integrity and accuracy of general ledger structures, financial reporting systems, and budgeting tools
  • Lead and support process improvements, internal controls, and best practices to strengthen financial reporting and compliance
  • Ensure compliance with MIS/OHRS guidelines, CICA Handbook, and applicable government regulations
  • Perform and/or review monthly account reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy
  • Support accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements and reporting deliverables
  • Assist in the implementation and optimization of financial systems and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, modeling software)
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
  • Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as required


Qualifications & Experience

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Active CPA designation required
  • Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience, with demonstrated growth in financial analysis and reporting responsibilities
  • Strong experience in financial statement preparation, analysis, and auditing environments
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (ERP, reporting tools)
  • Experience with MIS Standards and Ontario Healthcare Reporting System (OHRS) preferred
  • Experience in a healthcare environment is an asset
  • Familiarity with Meditech HCIS and Power BI considered an asset


Key Competencies

  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • High level of initiative, accountability, and adaptability
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to mentor others


1 Existing Vacancy Available

Annual Salary range: $82,429 to $96,975

Job Posting Closing: August 19, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

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