Financial Business Analyst II

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Lab Medicine Program
Reports to: Sr. Financial Business Manager
Grade: N0:06
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $66, 924 - $83, 655 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (Contract until June 2026)
Closing Date: November 29, 2024

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst II supports the Clinical Finance Portfolio and reports to the Sr. Finance Business Manager to perform a broad scope of professional accounting activities requiring experience, professional knowledge, and application of accounting principles and practices.

The scope of the role includes performing relatively independently, a wide range of detailed and complex accounting and advisory functions including performing analyses for a range of complex functional centre accounts. Duties also include preparing month end journal entries and adjustments to ensure statements and reports are accurate.

The role works closely with clinical programs finance leads, management and directors in building reports and templates to facilitate decision making, exploring and implementing process improvement projects including optimization of reports and visualization tools as well as cross-function duties consistent with the job classification.

• Is curious and passionate about building a career in healthcare and strengthening their financial acumen
• Is self-motivated and has a strong sense of personal initiative and ownership
• Has a keen interest in exploring technology that enhances financial reporting
• Can see "the big picture" while also being detail oriented
• Demonstrates leadership in the way you approach your work, as shown through your experience, academic, volunteer/ community and extracurricular activities
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thrives in a high-performing, fast-paced, large and sometimes ambiguous environment

Duties

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly journal entries as required
• Participate in the quarterly forecast and annual budget process
• Support clinical programs finance with analyzing and evaluating unit/division level financials
• Provide support to business manager in process improvement projects
• Modelling and analyzing large volume of clinical data to help drive decision making including case volume and personnel planning
• Liaising with corporate departments including Finance and other stakeholders for support and to inform the build of templates and reports that facilitate strategic decision making
• Research and explore technology that enhances financial reporting including visual reporting tools. Collaboratively build, implement and cross train finance staff on the use of such reporting tools
• Providing sound and timely information to the management team to facilitate optimal decision making
• Participate in ad-hoc clinical and financial projects by providing financial/statistical analysis and strategic insights to drive decision making
• Performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested
• Perform and review billing activities for the program and maintain pricing tables to ensure billing accuracy
• Generate billing activity reports to identify billing issues and collaborate with multi-functional teams to resolve errors

• University Degree in Business Administration, Finance or equivalent program
• Working towards professional accounting designation (CPA) or graduate business degree (MBA) is preferred
• Three years related experience in an accounting/business environment with exposure to analyze and interpret complex financial/business data
• Demonstrated financial analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to client service and satisfaction
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive financial and clinical data and information
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Working knowledge of computer application accounting systems and software applications - proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with SAP S/4 Hana, SAC, Cognos, Microsoft Power BI or other business analytics and visual reporting tools is an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TCC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.