Senior Financial Analyst - Paramed

Extendicare (Canada); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

CPA mentorship and support

Employee Family Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship for CPA program

Job summary

Extendicare (Canada) seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across our operations. The role reports to the FP&A Director and emphasizes critical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive learning mindset.

Based at our Markham Head Office with a hybrid work environment, you will partner with finance and operations to deliver insightful reports, support data-driven decisions, and coach junior analysts in a dynamic healthcare-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA certification or near completion.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process, including preparation, monthly forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis with explanations for operations.
• Prepare and deliver management reporting packages, including KPIs and commentary for strategic analysis.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and operations teams to generate insights and support data-driven decision-making (staffing, capex, initiatives).
• Build strong relationships with business unit leaders, including district directors and operational/clinical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with accounting systems and procedures and resolve field-related financial issues.
• Drive process improvements using financial and business expertise.
• Coach Financial Analysts and contribute to special projects as required.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership clearly and concisely.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA certification or near completion

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.


• 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:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each team member, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.

You can expect:

• 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 does not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by