LifeLabs

Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A

LifeLabs$81K — $103K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in FP&A or related field
  • University degree in Finance or Accounting
  • CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
  • Experience with ERP and reporting tools like Oracle or Power BI
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end variance analysis to identify key drivers and opportunities
  • Prepare and analyze month-end journal entries for timely financial close
  • Monitor financial and operational KPIs and highlight performance trends
  • Track strategic initiatives and assess financial impacts
  • Translate complex data into executive-ready insights
  • Support Monthly Business Reviews with actionable insights for leadership
  • Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate changes in key business assumptions

Benefits

  • Competitive health and dental coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation and wellness days
  • Comprehensive employee wellness programs
  • Professional development and membership reimbursements
Full Job Description
Reports to: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Client Services and Corporate Functions

Position Summary:

We're looking for a highly analytical and collaborative Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Corporate Support, to provide strategic financial partnership to senior leadership. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, with an expectation of two days per week in the office, offering the opportunity to work closely with the VP and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) while supporting key business decisions.

In this role, you'll leverage advanced analytics and financial modeling to deliver data-driven insights that enhance performance and optimize costs across strategic initiatives. You'll lead monthly business reviews, support the annual budget and forecast cycles, and develop financial models and business cases to guide efficiency programs, growth initiatives, and capital investments.

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead month-end variance analysis across actuals, outlook, budget, and prior periods- identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Prepare and analyze month-end journal entries and accruals, ensuring accurate financial results and timely close.
  • Monitor financial and operational KPIs, highlighting trends and emerging issues that may impact performance.
  • Track and evaluate strategic initiatives and cost-saving programs, assessing financial impact and supporting course-correction where needed.
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and executive-ready insights (e.g., dashboards, summaries, and variance analysis) to support decision-making.
  • Lead and support Monthly Business Reviews by delivering actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Lead the annual budget process, including the development of driver-based models aligned to strategic priorities.
  • Own monthly forecasting (YTG outlook), incorporating actuals, risks, opportunities, and changing business conditions.
  • Prepare forecast bridge analysis across outlooks, budgets, and prior periods, clearly explaining key drivers of change.
  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of changes in key assumptions such as volume, pricing, and costs.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, consistency, and accountability across financial plans and forecasts.
  • Support the development and evaluation of business cases, providing clear financial insights to guide investment decisions.


What You'll Bring:
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial reporting, or a related area.
  • University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • CPA and/or MBA (completed or in progress) are considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
  • Solid understanding of financial planning processes, forecasting, and data modeling.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong reporting and presentation capabilities.
  • Experience with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Power BI, EPM systems) is preferred.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and present insights clearly.
  • Experience in a regulated or operationally complex environment (e.g., healthcare, pharma, manufacturing, CPG) is an asset.


Why Join Us?

At LifeLabs, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team driven by purpose and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influence key financial decisions, and contribute to initiatives that drive meaningful business impact.

We believe in flexibility, inclusion, and continuous learning- creating an environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a difference, and your professional growth is supported.

What We Offer:

Salary range: $81,431 - $103,825 CAD annually (commensurate with experience).

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LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

  • Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation and Wellness Days
  • Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!

About LifeLabs

LifeLabs is a Canadian-owned company that has been serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for more than 50 years. Today, LifeLabs performs more than 100 million laboratory tests every year, helping healthcare providers diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease in patients. LifeLabs is committed to being a trusted healthcare partner and providing Canadians with the highest quality laboratory services. The company operates more than 380 collection centers across Canada and has a team of more than 6,000 professionals.
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6,000 employees
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Founded
2011

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