Specialist Strategic Financial Planning

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon is seeking a Forecast Specialist who will support the Budget & Forecast team by developing accurate forecasts based on operating results and system knowledge.

You will collaborate with business partners, analyze financial data, and contribute to the health system sustainability plan, ensuring forecasts align with organizational goals. Applicants should have 3–5 years in finance or accounting, a degree in Accounting, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Commerce with accounting emphasis; degree or diploma in a related field
• Licensed, in good standing with regulatory body, if applicable (where required)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in developing accurate forecasts based on operating results and system knowledge.
• Analyze operating results to support forecast development for various portfolios.
• Report on financial system sustainability plan progress and incorporate results into forecasting processes.
• Participate in developing the operating financial system sustainability plan and provide recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Leads by example

Financial skills

Analytical skills

Education

Business Administration/Commerce (Accounting)

Undergraduate degree/diploma in applicable field

Job description

Position #: V46834
Expected Start Date: October 14, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Budget & Forecast
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager Budget & Forecast, the Forecast Specialist will demonstrate knowledge and experience with SHA operations while having a solid understanding of SHA policies and procedures. The Specialist will provide support to the Manager in developing accurate forecasts based on operating results and system knowledge; to various business partner portfolios analyzing operating results to support forecast development; with reporting on whether the financial system sustainability plan has been achieved and with incorporating the results into the forecast process. They will participate in the development of the operating financial system sustainability plan and provide recommendations and opinions as the financial system sustainability plan is developed.
Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting role

Education

• Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Accounting
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in an applicable field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Financial skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially