FINANCIAL ANALYST, ENTERPRISE EXPENSE (HYBRID)

Green Shield Canada (GSC); Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenShield is seeking a Financial Analyst, Enterprise Expense to support planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of administrative expenses within the Corporate Finance team in Windsor.

The role partners with finance business partners, controllers, FP&A, procurement and business leaders to provide timely financial insights, ensure accurate expense tracking, support budget development, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze enterprise administrative expenses across functions and cost centres.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis vs budget, forecast and prior year.
• Develop dashboards, financial reports and management presentations.
• Monitor spending trends and identify risks and cost optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate budget submissions and assist in Annual Operating Plan preparation.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Communication of findings

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Post-secondary education in finance/accounting/business

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

WHO WE ARE

GreenShieldis a proudly Canadian, national non-profit health care and insuranceorganization, driven by our mission of Better Health for All. We believe health care is aright, not a privilege, and we are committed to improving health outcomes, advancing health equity, and building a future where every Canadian can reach their full health and well-being potential.

Throughour unique integrated payer-provider ("payvider") model, we offerinsurance, administer benefits, and pay claims as a ‘payer’ while offeringhealth care services such as mental health, pharmacy, telemedicine, and chronicdisease management as a ‘provider’. As a non-profit social enterprise without shareholders, we reinvest our excessearnings to directly support underserved communities. Through GreenShieldCares, we positively impacted the health and well-being of over one millionCanadians between 2020 and 2025. What’s driving us now is the commitment to measurably impact an additionalthree million Canadians by 2030 – across mental health, essential medicines,and chronic disease management – through scalable initiatives that delivermeaningful change in pursuit of our mission of Better Health for All.

AtGreenShield, our culture is where purpose meets passion and performance. Our teams work as one to delivermeaningful, measurable impact for the people and communities we serve.

THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL

Base Salary: CAD $59,688.00 - 91,109.00

The Financial Analyst, Enterprise Expense reports to the Manager Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting within the Corporate Finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of enterprise-wide administrative expenses. This role partners closely with finance business partners, controllers, FP&A, procurement and business leaders to provide timely financial insights, ensure accurate expense tracking, support budget development, and identify opportunities for cost optimization. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze enterprise administrative expenses across functions, departments, and cost centres.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Investigate expense drivers and provide meaningful commentary and recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, financial reports, and management presentations.
• Monitor spending trends and identify risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support enterprise expense governance through consistent analysis and reporting methodologies.
• Support monthly and quarterly forecasting activities for enterprise administrative expenses.
• Coordinate budget submissions and assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Develop financial models to assess spending trends and future cost requirements.
• Partner with business leaders to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Coordinate monthly accrual processes for enterprise expenses.
• Review open purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and commitments to ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Prepare and validate accrual calculations and supporting documentation.
• Monitor accrual balances and identify opportunities to improve forecast and month-end accuracy.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes as required.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and automation opportunities.
• Improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities through process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting enterprise performance and operational effectiveness.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings clearly
• The ability to analyze complex situations, model different scenarios and understand corporate strategy and business plans with the goal of aligning them with the annual operating plan.
• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting, conducting thorough variance analysis, and delivering comprehensive reports to senior leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different departments and functions.
• Experience with project management and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and cost management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with competing deadlines
• Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• CPA Preferred but not required.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with procurement services
• Experience with Workday Finance and/or Workday Adaptive Planning
• Insurance/group benefits experience
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Experience and knowledge of IFRS
• Bilingualism (English/French)

THE CULTURE

We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just a means to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyone's voice is heard and valued. Because that’s what it takes to create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And we’re driven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that your workplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. That’s why we provide a place where you can be inspired, challenged, and rewarded. Where your growth means our growth. Where your voice is heard and valued. Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters. We believe our people are critical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger, smarter and more informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture to positively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isn’t just about personal achievements, it's about making a difference together. Here’s to Better Health for All!

AFEW MORE DETAILS

Proficiency in English is required for this position. As part of this role, you will be required to communicate with colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for this position, we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their roles, collaborate, and communicate effectively, and contribute to the success of our organization.

GS supports diversity, equity and inclusion in our teams and communities, and we value the unique contributions made by all. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly to every requirement, we invite you to apply. We encourage applications from all candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodation through [e-mail]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Providing this information gives GS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability for specific positions, future opportunities or for your personnel file. Your résumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by the Organization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used for aggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).

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