Financial Analyst

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Vancouver is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide support in financial planning and analysis of health service operations. The ideal candidate will monitor fiscal performance, assist in the development of financial models, and conduct various analyses to support project feasibility. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as is proficiency in tools like Power BI.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Wellness supports

Discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related financial analysis experience in a large environment.
• Working toward a professional accounting designation (C.P.A. or similar) is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze operations relative to annual operating plans.
• Support development of benefits realization tools, including ROI models.
• Assist in financial and statistical analysis for departments.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Advanced computer applications

Data analytics tools

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.13/Hr. - CAD $54.82/Hr.

Overview

Come work as a Financial Analyst with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Benefits Realization Lead, the Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial, accounting, planning and business support and advice to assigned program areas, including special projects and initiatives. This role is focused on Benefits Realization, supporting the development, tracking, and reporting of financial and operational benefits, including ROI models, benefit registers, KPIs, and variance analyses across multiple projects.

The Financial Analyst contributes financial expertise and support for monitoring, analyzing, assessing, and reporting on fiscal performance and forecasts relative to budget, with respect to expenditure patterns and resource utilization. This includes supporting benefits realization, cost savings, and value tracking associated with program initiatives. The Financial Analyst assists in the management of the designated areas, and the ongoing review of financial systems and processes along with strategic and operations planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze and assess the operations of the health service delivery area relative to the annual operating plan through developing an understanding of operational and financial information used to manage the organization's operations. Develop ongoing standard analysis processes and analyze special issues that affect the organization's operations.
• Support the development of benefits realization tools, including ROI models, NPV and IRR analyses to evaluate project feasibility and performance.
• Monitor financial and operational data and flag risks, gaps or variances to expected benefits.
• Assist in developing spreadsheets and databases to accurately forecast results and produce reports for review with Finance Team members.
• Perform financial and statistical analysis of the financial status of departments/programs within the organization by reviewing workload and financial results in comparison with the budget, profitability, efficiency and productivity. Review problem areas with department/program managers and report areas of concern to the Finance Team.
• Provide backup and technical support for other Finance team members by assisting in analysis and budget modeling and providing necessary responses on queries that require access to financial systems and databases.
• Assist in identifying capital equipment and project needs by preparing cost/benefit analysis for capital requests, developing a capital equipment and project priority list.
• Assist in the analysis of proposed new initiatives by preparing business cases including capital, operating and start‑up costs and projected revenues, consulting with partners regarding impact assessment and implementation strategies, measuring performance against the plan and identifying variances. Track and report on financial and operational benefits realization for approved initiatives and projects.
• Assist with operational reviews and business/financial process improvement reviews. Gather, analyze and summarize information.
• Conduct statistical, workload and financial analyses on potential program deletions and mergers. Compile information from a variety of sources, analyze and interpret data, report findings and provide recommendations.
• Create forms for data collection and tracking, and/or identify and evaluate existing data resources. Assemble, edit and enter data into appropriate databases.
• Respond to ad‑hoc requests for information and analysis by researching, gathering data, manipulating database fields and preparing spreadsheets, tables, charts, graphs and reports as required.
• Build key partnerships with financial representatives of VCH and other health care organizations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field plus working toward completion of a professional accounting designation (C.P.A., C.A., C.G.A., C.F.A., or C.M.A.).
• Minimum of five (5) years recent, related financial analysis and financial planning experience in a large, complex, unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated financial planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting expertise.
• Comprehensive technical expertise, process management, analytical skills and business acumen.
• Advanced technical computer skills in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and database applications.
• Advanced experience with Power BI or similar data analytics and visualization tools.
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to comprehend complex issues and present information concisely.
• Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial analysis techniques, computerized financial systems and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, results‑oriented mindset, and excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Customer-focused with the ability to facilitate collaboration across diverse operational groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, promoting services with sensitivity to diversity and the Indigenous perspective.
• Initiative, vision and creative problem‑solving abilities.

Work Hours & Eligibility

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provisions of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

All new hires at Vancouver Coastal Health must provide a record review of past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections, as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to communities, and culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, dental and municipal pension plan.
• Career growth with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services available to employees and families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

VCH supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, crucial to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

VCH is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Application Process

Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub. Current VCH employees who apply through this external site will be considered as external candidates; seniority will not apply.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.