Senior Financial Analyst - Paramed

ParaMed; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & growth programs

Advancement opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

CPA tuition support

RRSP matching

Job summary

Extendicare in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will deliver management reporting and insightful commentary to help drive performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, 3–5 years in operations finance, and advanced Excel skills. CPA near completion and Workday experience are assets. This is a hybrid role based at our head office in Markham.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years experience in operations finance and/or accounting role.
• CPA certification or near completion is an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process, including preparation, monthly forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis with explanations in collaboration with operations.
• Prepare and deliver management reporting packages, including standard and recurring reports, KPIs, and insightful commentary for strategic analysis.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational teams to generate insights, interpret financial results, and support data-driven decision-making (e.g., staffing, capex, operational initiatives).
• Build and maintain relationships with business unit leaders, including district directors, operations and clinical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with accounting systems and procedures, and support resolution of field-related financial issues.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies leveraging financial and business expertise.
• Coach and support Financial Analysts, and contribute to special projects as required.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Multitasking

CPA (near completion)

Workday experience

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Enterprise Reporting systems

Job description

Job Description Reporting to FP&A Director, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for processing and analyzing of financial data, driving financial performance and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. The successful candidate will bring critical thinking, a strong attention to detail and a desire to “dig in” to learn the business while being mindful of the strong culture and commitment of the Company to provide the best care possible for our patients. This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the annual budgeting process, including preparation, monthly forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis with clear explanations in collaboration with operations
• Prepare and deliver management reporting packages, including standard and recurring reports, KPIs, and insightful commentary for strategic analysis
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational teams to generate insights, interpret financial results, and support data-driven decision-making (e.g., staffing, capex, operational initiatives)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business unit leaders, including district directors, operation and clinical leadership
• Ensure compliance with Extendicare’s accounting systems and procedures, and support resolution of field-related financial issues
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies leveraging financial and business expertise
• Coach and support Financial Analysts, and contribute to special projects as required
• Present financial insights to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner
• Complete other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years experience in operations finance and/or accounting related role
• CPA certification or near completion is an asset.
• Advance Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast pace environment
• Accounting experience with large-scale Enterprise Reporting systems, knowledge of Workday preferred

What Extendicare has to offer:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Mentor and provide financial support for CPA program and professional dues
• A robust benefits package including RRSP matching

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a broad network of long‑term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 24 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 157,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs more than 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high‑quality care and services to help people live better.

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Time Type Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long‑term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission‑driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term career growth.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high‑quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand‑in‑hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.