(PERMANENT FULL TIME) SENIOR BUSINESS (FINANCIAL) ANALYST

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences•Whitby, ON

8d•CA$42 - CA$50

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

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

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