Financial Analyst - Retirement Operations

Support Services Office; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living organization in Markham is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze financial data and support strategic business decisions. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and improving financial performance. Candidates must have a degree in Finance or related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. The position requires excellent communication abilities and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and vacation package

Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits

RRSP with Company Match

Continuous learning and growth

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in full-cycle accounting and/or financial planning and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and accounting knowledge.
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and provide insight for business decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Communicate financial results and management plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce or a related discipline

Chartered Professional Accounting Designation or working towards completion

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sienna Senior Living (TSX : SIA) is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of 101 seniors’ living residences, in addition to managing 12 residences for third parties. We offer care, support, services and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors / residents and their families. And we truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity and respect.

At Sienna, we empower our 14,500 team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. Our purpose is simple : to cultivate happiness in daily life!

What Sienna Offers

We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs :

• A competitive compensation and vacation package
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP with Company Match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
• On Site Work Model – This position is 100% on site working out of our Markham, Ontario Head Office

What You’ll Be Doing

The Financial Analyst, Retirement Living Operations role demonstrates our commitment to the Team Member Experience by providing integral services and support to our communities and their teams. This role is responsible for analyzing financial data and providing insight to support strategic business decisions. The Financial Analyst, Operations Finance involves budgeting, forecasting and evaluating financial performance to optimize operations.

• Lead development, maintenance and improvement of financial business models and analysis to support business strategies and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations Senior Leadership to provide timely, accurate and quality business analysis for decision making. Partner collaboratively with various support teams.
• Analyze monthly financial results and communicate risks and opportunities to Operations as well as following up on management plans.
• Act as “go to” support and share expertise including training team members and Operations.
• Provide key support in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets; lead many elements of the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Perform month-end close procedures and reporting with quality and diligence, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.
• Actively participate and contribute to the Operations Finance team.
• Lead and / or support integration of new acquisitions and / or developments, as needed.
• Lead and / or support ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of all financial, personal and resident data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce or a related discipline
• Chartered Professional Accounting Designation or working towards completion preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in full-cycle accounting and / or financial planning and analysis position.
• Strong analytical skills and accounting knowledge.
• Strong organization skills with an ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, while upholding attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship building skills with experience working with different levels of management and operations.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.