Full Time Senior Financial Lead Analyst

Riverside Health Care; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health Care is seeking a Senior Director, Financial & Statistical Services to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the organization. The role collaborates with the Director and department leaders to ensure accurate financial performance analysis and strategic decision support.

The Senior Director will oversee capital planning, risk assessment, and the development of financial processes while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of financial

Qualifications

• Finance diploma/degree with CPA pathway commonly pursued.
• 5+ years progressive finance experience in analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and advise leadership.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with financial reporting and planning.
• Healthcare, public sector or not-for-profit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key financial resource to the Director, Financial and Statistical Services by providing financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning activities for the organization.
• Coordinate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Prepare board and leadership briefing materials and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Support capital planning, procurement activity, and cost management opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and applicability of financial data.

Education

Minimum of 3-year Finance Diploma/Degree from a recognized College/University or currently enrolled in the CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) program at an equivalent level or working toward a certification

Minimum of 5 years related and progressive finance experience, including experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or financial planning

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support decision-making

Experience supporting senior leadership with financial analysis, reporting, and planning activities would be an asset

Experience in health care, public sector, or not-for-profit organizations would be an asset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Become Part of a Team That’s Improving Lives

Riverside Health Care’s greatest strength is our skilled team of employees with the common goal of delivering exceptional quality health care services across the Rainy River District. We support a safe and healthy work environment where each person is valued, respected and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our values of integrity, being accountable, caring, and progressive.

Senior DirectorFinancial & Statistical Services

FTE:

1.0

Position Summary

The Senior FinancialLead Analyst provides senior financial support and advice to the Director,Financial and Statistical Services, and the Finance department.

The positionsupports organizational financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financialperformance analysis, capital planning, and financial reporting activities. Therole provides financial insight, identifies emerging risks and opportunities,and supports leadership decision-making through the preparation andinterpretation of timely and accurate financial information.

Workingcollaboratively with Finance, Supply Chain, and operational leaders, the SeniorFinancial Lead Analyst strengthens financial accountability, supports resourceplanning, and contributes to the ongoing development and improvement offinancial processes and practices across Riverside Health Care.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 3-yearFinance Diploma/Degree from a recognized College/University or currentlyenrolled in the CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) program at an equivalent level or workingtoward a certification
• Minimum of 5 years related and progressive finance experience, includingexperience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, orfinancial planning
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information, identifytrends, and provide recommendations to support decision-making
• Experience supporting senior leadership with financial analysis, reporting,and planning activities would be an asset
• Experience in health care, public sector, or not-for-profit organizationswould be an asset

The Senior FinancialLead Analyst is required to:

• Work independentlyand demonstrate sound professional judgment
• Be dependable, versatile, highly motivated, competent, and cooperative
• Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to manage competingpriorities
• Possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret financial information and communicatefindings effectively
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability
• Demonstrate the ability to build effective working relationships across theorganization
• Be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as a keyfinancial resource to the Director, Financial and Statistical Services byproviding financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support.
• Support thedevelopment, coordination, and monitoring of organizational operating andcapital budgets.
• Lead financialplanning activities including budget preparation, forecasting, financialmodelling, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financialperformance, identify trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging financialpressures, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare financialreports, summaries, and briefing materials to support leadership, Board,committee, Ministry, and funding reporting requirements.
• Provide financialinsight related to operational priorities, resource allocation, sustainability,and service delivery decisions.
• Support theDirector in advancing financial accountability, process improvements, andeffective financial management practices.
• Coordinate withFinance team members to support timely completion of financial reporting,planning activities, and organizational priorities.

Specific Duties:

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Coordinate andsupport the annual operating budget process, including preparation, analysis,consolidation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Develop andmaintain forecasting tools and financial models to support financial planningand decision-making.
• Perform monthlyanalysis of financial results, including identification of significantvariances, trends, and financial pressures.
• Prepare financialcommentary and recommendations to support leadership review of financialperformance.
• Supportpreparation of Board reports, leadership reports, Ministry submissions, fundingreports, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Assist withyear-end financial processes, audit requirements, and preparation of supportingdocumentation.
• Provide financialanalysis related to operational efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainabilityopportunities.

Capital Planning & Funding Analysis

• Provide financialoversight and monitoring of capital projects including approved budgets,expenditures, commitments, forecasts, and funding requirements.
• Track capitalproject financial performance and provide reporting on project status, fundingutilization, and emerging pressures.
• Monitor alignmentof capital expenditures with approved funding sources and organizationalpriorities.
• Identify potentialfunding gaps, timing issues, and financial risks related to capitalinitiatives.
• Prepare financialanalysis and information to support leadership decision-making related tocapital investments.
• Analyze operatingexpenditure trends, spending patterns, and financial impacts to supporteffective resource management.
• Provide financialanalysis related to procurement activity, operating costs, and budgetperformance.
• Collaborate withSupply Chain and operational leaders to improve financial visibility andaccountability.
• Identifyopportunities for improved financial stewardship, efficiencies, and costmanagement.

Finance Process & Organizational Support

• Assist with the review, development, and enhancement of financial processes, controls,policies, and procedures.
• Support continuousimprovement initiatives within Finance to improve efficiency, accuracy, andaccountability.
• Assist withfinancial system improvements and reporting requirements from a financialperspective.
• Maintain strongworking knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools, including ORMED,Microsoft Excel, Word, and other applicable systems.

General Responsibilities:

• Carry out all workassignments in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, funding requirements, and organizational policies,including requirements related to privacy, health care delivery, quality improvement,and financial accountability.
• Maintain awarenessof and comply with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements relevantto Riverside Health Care operations, including those governing health care andlong‑term care services.
• Participate in theDepartment’s Quality Management Program and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintainconfidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of financial information.
• Collaborateeffectively across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Provideprofessional and effective service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete allemployment tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Perform otherduties not specifically mentioned in the policies, procedures, or jobdescriptions or that may, from time to time, be assigned.

Conditions of Employment: