Financial Specialist II - Planning & Analysis

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC); London; Remote; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Internal career progression

Educational opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Staff parking discounts

Job summary

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is seeking a Financial Specialist II to develop, refine and maintain financial reporting systems to ensure MOH compliance. You will provide analysis and reports on the hospital's financial data and advise senior management on variances with actionable insights.

This primarily remote role supports LHSC's mission in Ontario, with a 37.5-hour work week and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Minimum three (3) years of recent, related experience required
• Ability to synthesize innovative approaches to data analysis, interpretation and communication
• Ability to define the information and analysis needs of hospital leaders and Ministry officials
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health hospital reporting requirements and standards
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, PeopleSoft, nVision, Hyperion and OBI
• Demonstrated excellence in quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with all levels of staff including ability to communicate complicated financial information to clinical leaders
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Responsibilities

• Develops, refines and maintains financial reporting systems to ensure MOH compliance
• Provides analysis, interpretation and reports related to the hospital's financial data in comparison with MOH data
• Advises hospital senior management regarding variances of significant operational and financial impact and reviews proposed business plans

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Economics

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

nVision

Hyperion

OBI

Job description

Posting Period: October 22, 2026 to October 28, 2026

Who We Are

For 150 years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been a leader in world-class care. As an acute tertiary and quaternary teaching hospital, LHSC provides leading-edge medical care to people from across western Ontario and beyond. LHSC is located just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit in the city of London which is known for its beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. Our team of more than 17,000 physicians, staff, learners and volunteers works tirelessly to support patients as they navigate their unique health-care journeys. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a renowned centre of innovation with a history of groundbreaking research that has influenced how people are cared for around the world. With nearly 1 million annual patient visits across University, Victoria and Children's Hospitals, LHSC provides compassionate leading-edge care and is proud of our strong regional, national and international partnerships. For more information, please visit www.lhsc.on.ca.

Job Summary

Planning & Analysis

The Financial Specialist II develops, refines and maintains financial reporting systems to ensure compliance with Ministry of Health (MOH) requirements. The Financial Specialist provides analysis, interpretation and reports related to the hospital's financial and statistical data (actual dollars spent) in comparison with Ministry of Health data (submitted budget dollars). They provide advice and analysis to hospital senior management regarding variances of significant operational and financial impact, as well as reviewing proposed business plans from department management.

This position is non-union. Detailed information about all of our programs and services can be found at www.lhsc.on.ca.

Status: Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $49.27 - $61.59 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

What We Offer:

• Pension Plan: HOOPP
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Internal career progression and advancement opportunities across departments and sites
• Educational opportunities, scholarship programs, and workshops
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite workout facilities
• Staff parking rates and discounts with local merchants on apparel, auto sales, beauty and spa, food and drink, service providers, home and garden, travel, etc.

Remote Work

Please note that while this position is primarily remote, work arrangements are subject to change based on organizational needs and may require occasional or future on-site presence

What You Will Bring

• Successful completion of an Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Minimum three (3) years of recent, related experience required
• Ability to synthesize innovative approaches to data analysis, interpretation and communication
• Ability to define the information and analysis needs of hospital leaders and Ministry officials
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health hospital reporting requirements and standards
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, PeopleSoft, nVision, Hyperion and OBI
• Demonstrated excellence in quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with all levels of staff including ability to communicate complicated financial information to clinical leaders
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting

Existing Vacancy

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

Teaching, Learning and Research:

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.

Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or [e-mail] .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.