Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Lab Ops

Lifelabs LP; White Rock; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to deliver strategic financial partnership. This role involves managing a team, overseeing budget processes, and providing insights through advanced analytics to enhance performance within Lab Operations. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, leadership experience, and a strong analytical background, contributing to meaningful financial initiatives that support the organization and the health of Canadians.

Benefits

Employee Group Benefits including health and dental care

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years people leadership experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or regulatory environments is an asset.
• Ability to develop and document business cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of 2 Senior Financial Analysts.
• Lead the planning and forecasting processes for Lab Ops spend.
• Monitor the financial performance of the BC Government Contract.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business planning skills

Leadership

Strong management presentation capabilities

Education

University Degree with a designation in Accounting, CPA and/or MBA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems (Oracle, Oracle Cloud, SAP)

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Lab Ops

30 International Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5P3, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has beenCanada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operatingCanada'sfirst commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online.More than112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Lab Ops

Reports to: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Operations

Status: Full time
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Additional Requirements: NA
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: 23 June 2025

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Purpose of the Role:

The Manager Finance FP&A Lab Ops and BC Gov’t Contract plays a critical role in delivering strategic financial partnership to the VP and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of Lab Operations, as well as to the Director of Government Contracts in BC. Leveraging advanced analytics and financial modeling, this role provides data-driven insights to enhance bottom-line performance, optimize costs for strategic initiatives, and manage all financial aspects of the BC Government Contract. The role is responsible for leading monthly business reviews with Lab Ops leaders in ON and BC, managing the annual budget and forecast updates, and developing financial models and business cases to support operations efficiency programs, strategic growth initiatives and lab capital investment projects. The Manager FP&A will be monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the BC Government Contract, including variance analysis and preparation of all required documentation for government reporting. This position will supervise 2 senior financial analysts to ensure comprehensive support for business leaders.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide leadership to a team of 2 Senior Financial Analysts, manage the performance to ensure goals and objectives are met, daily mentorship and support development of all team members.

Monthly Business Reviews:Establish a robust partnership and framework for analyzing and communicating results on a monthly basis. This framework will encompass:

Variance Analysis:Assessing deviations from Outlook, Budget and Target (as applicable).

Performance Monitoring:Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics where applicable.

Progress Tracking:Monitoring the achievement and course corrections of initiatives.

This comprehensive approach ensures that the business can effectively measure, understand, and respond to performance outcomes and strategic initiatives. Present analysis findings in a compelling narrative format (such as a Waterfall chart) to support senior management reviews. This involves crafting detailed and insightful explanations that highlight key variances, their causes, and implications, ensuring that the information is clearly communicated and actionable.

Planning and Forecasting:The Manager Finance FP&A is responsible for leading the planning and forecasting processes for Lab Ops spend and BC Gov’t Contract. Key responsibilities include:

Annual Budget Development:Oversee the creation of the annual budget, ensuring it aligns with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.

Forecast Updates:Manage the YTG forecast updates at least eight times per year to reflect current business conditions and projections. Additional iterations maybe needed for the BC Gov’t Contract.

Stakeholder Alignment:Ensure all plans are aligned across stakeholder groups to maintain consistency and coherence in financial planning and execution.

Reporting: Support development of an insightful management reporting package with use of storytelling techniques to contextualize data, making it relatable and actionable.

Analytical Frameworks and Tools:Develop analytical frameworks (KPIs, metrics, dashboards) and tools to assist Lab Operations team and BC Gov’t Market team in making data-driven decisions.

Business Case Development:Leverage a comprehensive financial model to support the development and documentation of business cases, including capital requirements, investment returns, and payback periods. These business cases support vendor contract negotiations, RFP processes, strategic growth initiatives, and operational efficiency programs.

Ad Hoc Analysis:Provide ad hoc analysis as required to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Process Consolidation, Standardization, and Automation:Identify, develop, and implement opportunities to consolidate, standardize, and automate processes within the team to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.

Ad Hoc Projects: Perform ad hoc projects in support of the VP Commercial Finance and CFO, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to emerging needs and priorities.

What you bring to the role:

• University Degree with a designation in Accounting, CPA and/ or MBA.
• Experience working in an environment with a strong operational and regulatory focus (i.e. manufacturing, pharma), is an asset
• 2-3 years people leadership experience
• Ability to decipher a contract and convert this to a dynamic financial model
• Strong analytical and business planning skills in order to solve problems and research and escalate issues, when necessary
• Good understanding of finance processes and data requirements
• Strong management presentation capabiltiies
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Oracle Cloud, SAP, EPM application suites preferred)
• Experience working with reporting and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.

Strong computer and reporting skills with an advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy , and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!

30 International Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5P3, Canada