Financial Analyst

Windsor Regional Hospital; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their team. This role involves collaborating with senior management to manage financial resources effectively, preparing and analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, proficiency in financial analysis, and the ability to work with various financial systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis.
• Recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review financial data for accuracy and prepare variance analysis.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare financial reports.
• Assist in budget development and monitor departmental budgets.

Skills

Excel

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Statistical Analysis

French Language Proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting

Professional accounting designation (in progress)

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst works co-operatively with Senior management and Managers to effectively and efficiently manage the financial resources of the organization. This includes providing interpretative services to assigned departments and the development and analysis of financial plans, monitoring of actual performance against those plans and recommending appropriate action.

The Financial Analyst also participates in the process to accumulate and review monthly financial and statistical data and assists in the evaluation, development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and systems for the accounting and control of corporate assets. The Analyst also prepares reports and provides information to external clients such as the Corporation’s Auditors and the Ministry of Health.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review of financial and statistical data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Preparation of variance analysis to identify significant monthly or year-to-date variances. Explanations for variances are investigated and documented to ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Analyze General ledger accounts and make corrections as necessary.
• Verify financial and statistical information produced by third parties to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Preparation of statistical and monetary trend analysis to assist in the development of budgets, financial projections, staffing proposals, business plans and recommendations regarding operating efficiencies.
• Calculate the impact of proposed changes to departmental budgets and update upon appropriate approval.
• Analyze results to benchmarks in order to identify operating efficiencies and recommend appropriate actions.
• Preparation of information returns such as Revenue Canada, Statistics Canada and the Ministry of Health.
• Submission of financial and statistical reports in prescribed formats. This included reports for the Hospital as well as for individual Votes & Programs.
• Performing other duties and assignments as required.
  
  

Skills/Capabilities

• Proficiency with personal computers, including spreadsheet, word processing and data base applications.
• Proficiency with the interactions of organization systems and department workflow, i.e. payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, inventory and fixed assets.
• Previous job experience to include a minimum of 3 years of accounting and financial information preparation and analysis in a computerized environment
• French Language proficiency an asset.
  
  

Qualifications

• Recognized post-secondary degree or Diploma with a Major in Accounting
• Recent completion or enrolment in a senior level program leading to a professional accounting designation
  
  

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.