Analyst, Finance & Planning

Ontario Health; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Health is seeking an Analyst in Finance & Planning to handle financial activities for various business units. The position involves budgeting, reporting, and analyses, and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills. A commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration is essential.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health care spending or wellness spending account

Premium defined benefit pension plan

Three personal days and two float days annually

Three weeks’ vacation to start

Career development opportunities

Collaborative values-based team culture

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant work experience in financial analysis.
• Experience in presentations is an asset.
• Detail-oriented with advanced knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of the annual program budget.
• Conduct financial analyses to inform decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports for Ministry requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or finance

CPA designation (achieved or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail]. Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.

To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email [e-mail]. Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.

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

• a health care spending or wellness spending account

• a p remium defined benefit pension plan

• three personal days and two float days annually

• three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years

• c areer development opportunities

• a collaborative values-based team culture

• a wellness program

• a hybrid working model

• p articipation in Communities of Inclusion

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

The Analyst, Finance & Planning is responsible for a range of financial activities that support assigned business units in preparing annual budgets, and managing ongoing financial planning and reporting. This role also includes preparing components of financial reports for the Ministry and other funding agencies, such as statements, supporting schedules, and both statutory and management reports.

The Analyst analyzes and presents financial summaries for their program areas, offering recommendations and highlighting key issues for consideration. They serve as the primary financial contact for business units, addressing inquiries and concerns, while also supporting the Team Lead, Finance & Planning as needed.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Supports the preparation and development of the annual program budget for assigned areas, ensuring business leaders are engaged and deadlines are met

• Meets regularly with program contacts to review monthly financial results and prepare forecasts, cost allocations, and accruals

• Prepares scheduled financial reports to fulfill Ministry and other funding agencies’ requirements

• Conducts financial analyses to support internal decision-making

• Guides business units through the annual budgeting cycle by providing necessary data and generating relevant reports

• Identifies budget variances and collaborates with business leaders to explain or resolve discrepancies

• Trains business unit leaders on the use of finance tools, templates, and reporting processes

• Highlights and explains budget or forecast variances to the Team Lead, Finance & Planning, emphasizing key issues

• Maintains clear, consistent communication and fosters high-quality interactions with business units and the Finance team to interpret financial results

• Applies professional skepticism to potential fraud risks, adheres to internal controls, and reports any suspected fraud or control gaps to management

Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business administration, finance or equivalent subject

• Achieved or working towards a CPA designation

• 1-2 years relevant work experience

• Experience in providing financial analysis and presentations is an asset

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot tables and formulas

• Experience with other MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge and Skills

• Current knowledge of accounting principles, methodology and standards

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment with the ability to multitask and work independently under tight deadlines

• Highly detail-oriented and precise

• Skilled in organization, interpersonal relations, and both written and verbal communication

• Collaborative team player with a proven ability to build strong working relationships

• Committed to continuous process improvement

• Takes initiative and embraces new challenges

• Eager to learn and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Location: GTA, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)

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Employment Type:

Permanent Full time

Contract Length:

N/A

Salary Band:

Band 4

External Application Deadline Date:

June 19, 2025

All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members ofBlack and racializedgroups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals;and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.