Senior Financial Analyst

Circle of Care, Sinai Health • Toronto, ON

33d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across the organization. This position provides timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support operational and strategic decision‑making. The Senior Financial Analyst acts as a trusted business partner—analyzing financial and operational drivers, identifying trends and risks, and recommending opportunities to improve financial performance, efficiency, and resource utilization. The role also supports continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting tools, and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or accounting.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, PivotTables, complex formulas).
• Proficient with MS Office applications; experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful insights.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Highly organized with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented, results‑focused, and accountable with strong follow‑through.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and organizational mission.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or enrollment in a CPA program is an asset.
• Experience in healthcare, public sector, or not‑for‑profit environments is an asset.
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Coordinate and liaise with department managers and budget owners to support budget development, forecasting accuracy, and alignment with organizational and funder requirements. Support department budget owners with a focus on meeting funder’s volume targets.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support scenario analysis, volume assumptions, funding impacts, and resource planning.
• Analyze financial performance against b
• Financial & Management Reporting
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management, senior leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders.
• Support funder reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain management reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational and financial decision‑making.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, concise insights and presentations for non‑financial audiences.
• Business Partnership & Decision Support
• Act as a finance partner to operational leaders, providing financial guidance, analysis, and interpretation of results, support business cases, program evaluations, investment analysis, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, cost efficiency, and resource allocation while supporting service delivery objectives. Partner with Accounting and other internal teams to improve data flows, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from senior management and department leaders with timely and high‑quality analysis.
• Month‑End, Systems & Process Improvement
• Collaborate with Finance team members to ensure accurate and timely month‑end close, including review and analysis of actual results.
• Assist with maintaining and improving financial systems, ERP tools, and reporting solutions to enhance data integrity and efficiency.
• Support automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Audit & Compliance Support
• Support with internal and external audit preparation, analysis, and required financial adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding agreements, and reporting standards.
• General
• Participate in departmental projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Mentor and collaborate with other financial analysts as required.
• Risk, Health and Safety Management
• Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C.01.38).
• Participating in health and safety processes and procedures.
• Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being.
• Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis.
• Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice.
• Being actively involved in the improvement of the reporting system to prevent future recurrences.
• Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies.
• Facilitating the planning discussion in the preparation stage prior to disclosure, with the goal of enabling a supportive and effective conversation.
• Promoting a culture of safety by being responsible for encouraging blame-free reporting.
• Investigating adverse events by performing a root cause analysis and gathering all relevant information as it pertains to the event.

Benefits

• Hybrid Environment: This is a hybrid position, with a mix of 3 in-office work and 2 work-from-home days, offering a balanced hybrid schedule. Our main office at 4211 Yonge Street has subsidized underground parking and is located conveniently on the subway line and GO transit.
• Health and Dental Benefits: A robust benefits plan with comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and vision coverage with employer paid premiums to support you and your family through all stages of life.
• Retirement Savings Plan: As part of our commitment to your long-term well-being, we provide an RRSP program through RBC with employer and voluntary employee contributions.
• Learning and Development: We support your continued growth and learning through paid training and professional development opportunities throughout your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees