Strategic Financial Analyst, Enterprise Expenses

GreenShield; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenShield, a Canadian non-profit health care and insurance organization, seeks a Financial Analyst, Enterprise Expense to support planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of enterprise-wide administrative expenses. You will partner with finance business partners, controllers, FP&A, procurement and leaders to drive cost optimization and accurate budgeting.

You will develop dashboards, perform monthly variance analyses, and provide Management with actionable insights to improve forecast

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, model different scenarios and understand corporate strategy and business plans with the goal of aligning them with the annual operating plan.
• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting, conducting thorough variance analysis, and delivering comprehensive reports to senior leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different departments and functions.
• Experience with project management and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and cost management principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with competing deadlines.
• Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• CPA Preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze enterprise administrative expenses across functions, departments, and cost centres.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
• Investigate expense drivers and provide meaningful commentary and recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, financial reports, and management presentations.
• Monitor spending trends and identify risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support enterprise expense governance through consistent analysis and reporting methodologies.
• Support monthly and quarterly forecasting activities for enterprise administrative expenses.
• Coordinate budget submissions and assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Develop financial models to assess spending trends and future cost requirements.
• Partner with business leaders to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Coordinate monthly accrual processes for enterprise expenses.
• Review open purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and commitments to ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Prepare and validate accrual calculations and supporting documentation.
• Monitor accrual balances and identify opportunities to improve forecast and month-end accuracy.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes as required.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and automation opportunities.
• Improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and analytical capabilities through process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting enterprise performance and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

GreenShield, a Canadian non-profit health care and insurance organization, seeks a Financial Analyst, Enterprise Expense to support planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of enterprise-wide administrative expenses. You will partner with finance business partners, controllers, FP&A, procurement and leaders to drive cost optimization and accurate budgeting.

You will develop dashboards, perform monthly variance analyses, and provide Management with actionable insights to improve forecast