Senior Financial Analyst

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team and drive their mission forward. This dynamic role involves deep financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to provide insights that shape key business decisions. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, mentor junior analysts, and influence business strategy, making a tangible impact on the foundation's success. If you are passionate about financial accountability and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while making a difference in the lives of Canadians.

Benefits

Generous paid time-off package

Health, medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching

Flexible hybrid working model

Reimbursement for mobile phones

Home office setup reimbursement

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders with financial planning and analysis.
• Develop complex financial models for strategic decision-making.
• Extract and analyze data to guide senior management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Reporting

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Business Intelligence Software

Job description

Who we are

At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.

We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.

The opportunity

Please note H&S offers hybrid option. Candidates can work from anywhere in Canada.

Join the Heart and Stroke Foundation as a Senior Financial Analyst and be a pivotal force in driving our mission forward!

In this dynamic role, reporting to Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you'll dive deep into financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to uncover insights that shape key business decisions across our diverse departments and programs. Your strategic recommendations will be instrumental in guiding our senior leaders, fostering a culture of financial accountability and transparency.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you'll not only support initiatives but also influence business strategy, making a tangible impact on the foundation's success and the lives we touch. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you!

How you will make an impact every day

Business Partner Support

• Provide support to senior leaders (ie -Directors and VP’s) with all elements of financial planning, analysis and reporting.
• Drive the process to translate business line strategy into financial plans and targets, offering robust and insightful challenges on assumptions to influence the budgeting and forecasting process
• Mentor the financial analysts to prepare analysis and recommendations of financial results to business partners in partnership with stakeholders
• Provide verbal and written commentary against monthly business partner performance to the Senior Manager, FP&A for incorporation into reports to Executive Leadership and Finance Committee
• Act as a SME for revenue generating departments like Resuscitation, development, community and Direct Marketing to effectively partner and support data driven decisions.

Financial Modeling & Decision Support

• Develop and maintain complex financial models and projections that can support strategic decision-making, such as evaluating innovative and growth programs, assessing the impact of fundraising initiatives, and conducting cost-benefit analysis.
• Collaborate with and provide financial expertise and support to the leaders of cross-functional teams on a variety of projects to help drive business decisions on future state models.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Provide strategic analytical support and financial guidance to senior leaders on the budget development and forecasting process.
• Lead the preparation of analysis necessary to ensure the budget is an accurate reflection of the multi-year plan
• Develop and maintain H&S’s long-term financial forecasts and strategic financial plans, taking into consideration market trends, economic conditions, industry trends and competitive landscape

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Extract, analyze, merge and interpret data from various internal and external systems in order to identify trends, risk, and other issues that can be used to inform, guide and influence senior management through decision making on current state
• Create and maintain complex financial models and dashboards (planned and ad-hoc) to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor financial performance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and provide insights on program effectiveness, fundraising campaigns, and other key initiatives
• Develop and maintain effective data visualization techniques (e.g., charts, graphs, dashboards) to present financial information combined with influencing data, and findings in a clear, concise and impactful manner.
• Identify and analyze financial risks, and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies
• Lead and mentor the financial analysts to ensure all month end financial processes are performed on time and accurately.
• Manage the cost centre hierarchy to ensure alignment with all organizational changes and ensure integrity of recalibrated data
• Conduct other ad hoc analysis and financial reports as required

Who we need

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or analytics related field

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting, preferably within a non-profit or healthcare organization

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, modeling, and visualization techniques and tools (Power BI, Tableau and business intelligence software).
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to effectively and clearly communicate complex financial information and insights to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Ability to juggle concurrent projects and demonstrate flexibility within a fast-paced and frequently changing environment
• Precision in analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, diligence, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

What we offer

At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others’ health and well-being.

In addition to a competitive salary, we believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Apply now

If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by May 16, 2025. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. At this time, all interviews are being conducted via phone and/or video call ― we look forward to “virtually” meeting you!

Accommodation

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.