Senior Analyst, Finance & Planning

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province.

Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value.

How we work together is reflected through our five values : integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers :

Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type :

Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day

Health care spending account

Premium defined benefit pension plan

3 personal days and 2 float days annually

Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation, and 4 weeks at 2 yrs.

Career development opportunities

A collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness programs

A hybrid working model

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Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Senior Financial Analyst is an integral member of the Finance department, working collaboratively with senior finance and business unit management at Ontario Health to provide sound financial planning and budgeting support throughout the fiscal year.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of financial analysis in support of the Finance team; prepare and / or review financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders;

and perform cross-functional and / or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned.

Here is what you will be doing :

Perform complex analyses of financial data to prepare reports and / or presentations for all levels of management and executives, facilitating the decision making and financial reporting process

Prepare Ministry financial reports in accordance with their reporting timelines; the year-end Ministry settlement and review supporting documents and schedules for both internal and external auditors

Using financial analyses identifies and clearly communicates issues, impacts and recommended solutions

With a customer-centred approach meets regularly with management and budget leads within assigned business areas to review their monthly financial results, highlighting key messages and preparing the monthly forecasts, accruals and cost allocation of resources

Provide financial expertise and support in interpretation and understanding of financial information

Responsible for assessing the budgetary impacts of all procurements in excess of $250,000 and all staffing changes, prior to granting budget approval to move forward

Working together with the business unit and other (senior) financial analysts, will assist in preparing the annual budget for the program and draft the incremental funding requests for new initiatives that can exceed millions of dollars

As the first point of contact, provides clear and consistent communication while engaging in high quality interactions with business units that contribute to the development and execution of the portfolio’s strategic decisions

Continual evaluation of existing analytical spreadsheets and tools, looking for ways to improve upon or make them more effective for financial decision-making

Other ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned

Be attentive and apply professional skepticism to areas of fraud risk and abide by the internal controls designed to prevent and detect fraudulent activity.

Report any actual, alleged, or suspected fraud in accordance with procedures, and report any believed gaps in internal controls to management

Here is what you will need to be successful :

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. business administration, finance) or equivalent

Maintains a Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, preferably in financial management, reporting and analysis.

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced or Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot tables and formulas

Current knowledge of accounting principles, methodology and standards

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strives for continual process improvements and proactively provides suggestions

Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Exercises good judgment, with an ability to multi-task and work autonomously

Meticulous, with a strong attention to detail

Ability to take initiative, embrace challenges and thrives in an ever-evolving workplace

Results oriented and critical thinking high sense of ownership

Proactive individual with the ability to effectively manage various tasks simultaneously to strict deadlines

Good business partner and demonstrates ability to collaborate with other functions and build strong working relationships

Enthusiastic learner with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, work environment

Employment Type : Full Time Permanent

Salary Band : 5

Location : Toronto,Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Internal Application Deadline Date : June 17, 2024

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone;

Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

We encourage applicants with accessibility needs to notify us if they have any accommodation needs in the application and / or interview process.

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