Finance Manager, Programs Operations

Lifemark Health Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shoppers Drug Mart discount

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education allowance $1,500 (full-time)

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Lifemark Health Group in North York area seeks a Finance Manager to lead planning, forecasting, and analysis for the clinic program portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders to shape budgets and long-range plans while driving governance and reporting improvements.

You are a hands-on finance professional with 5+ years experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to present complex information clearly. Hybrid flexibility supports balanced collaboration and work‑life harmony.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA/CPA preferred.
• At least 5 years in finance with business partnering and financial modelling.
• Strong communication and ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• High attention to detail with strategic mindset and process-improvement focus.
• Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented, or acquisition-driven environments.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• SQL knowledge is helpful.
• Experience with Sage, Vena, and Power BI is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the clinic program organization.
• Partner with VPs and senior leadership across clinics and program operations.
• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Lead variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results; identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Partner with data analytics and business intelligence teams to enhance reporting, dashboards, and decision-support tools.
• Drive process improvements in forecasting, reporting, and financial governance.
• Coordinate with business teams to ensure initiatives are tracked and incorporated into plans and forecasts.
• Build P&Ls and finance processes for newly formed programs and initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Forecasting

Communication

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity management

Excel advanced

SQL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Sage

Vena

Power BI

SQL

Job description

This is a full-time permanent hybrid opportunity based out of our North York office (243 Consumers Rd) 4 days a week and 1 day a week will be work from home. There is the ability to work hybrid 2 days in North York, 2 days in 1PCC Brampton and 1 day a week from home as well.

Lifemark Health Group (LHG) is a market leader in customized healthcare solutions. With over 20 years of service excellence, LHG is one of the largest, most trusted, and most comprehensive providers in Canada. As a national healthcare company, LHG employs over 5,000 highly trained clinicians, medical experts and team members in almost 400 locations coast-to-coast and continues to grow both organically as well as through acquisitions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our commercial financeteam and play a key role in driving revenue and margin financial planning and analysis. Reporting into the Senior Director, Commercial Finance, the Finance Manager will play a key role in a dynamic and committed team where everyone’s contribution has a direct impact on the success of LHG.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the clinic program organization.
• Partner with VPs and senior leadership across clinics and program operations.
• Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Lead variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results, clearly identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Partner with data analytics and business intelligence teams to enhance reporting, dashboards, and decision-support tools.
• Drive process improvements in forecasting, reporting, and financial governance.
• Coordinate with business teams to ensure initiatives are tracked and accurately incorporated into plans and forecasts.
• Build P&Ls and finance processes for newly formed programs and initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance, including experience with business partnering and financial modelling
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• A hands‑on individual, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to think strategically and drive process improvements.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented or acquisition‑driven environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data manipulation.SQL knowledge will be helpful.
• Experience with Sage, Vena, and Power BI is an asset.

Why Lifemark?

• Team Collaboration:You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians who share your drive and passion.
• Competitive Compensation:Enjoy a competitive compensation package, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits program
• Retail Perks:Take advantage of a 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
• Invest in Your Future:Participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Wellness and Vacation:We care about your well‑being with paid vacation days for our permanent employees
• Education Opportunities:Access to an annual continuing education allowance of $1,500.00 (full-time), with various internal training opportunities.
• Mentorship and Comfortable Environment:Our work environment is positive and comforting, with mentorship opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Strong Digital Presence:Join a nationally recognized brand with a powerful digital footprint.

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at Talentatlifemark.ca