Financial Analyst

Competition #: 25-15082-C

• Position Title:              Financial Analyst
• Position Available:      ASAP
• Position Category:      Temporary, Full-time Up to 13 months
• Reports To:                 Manager, Finance & Facilities
• Union:                         Non-Union
• Wage:                         $43.31 - $50.61 per hour
• Office(s):                     Port Hope, Peterborough or Lindsay

Summary of Duties: 

The Financial Analyst is primarily accountable to the Manager, Finance and Facilities and will work closely with members of the Finance Team to ensure the efficient operation of an effective financial management system in keeping with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), in accordance with Board of Health policies and the Ontario Public Health Standards.

The Financial Analyst will provide budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis support for various programs, departments, and divisions within the organization, prepare and present ad-hoc reports on financial information, conduct detailed financial analysis and research information to support various program initiatives, and assist and educate managers in understanding financial reports.

This position is expected to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create, apply, adapt and/or choose established methods or procedures to complete assigned work.

Direction is sought when solutions to problems are not apparent and/or not within the intent of established practices including scope of practice.

This position may involve travel and variations of the working day. 

Minimum Qualifications and Position Requirements: 

Education:  

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or commerce
• Accounting designation or in progress of completing accounting designation 

Experience: 

• 2 years of related professional/analyst experience in accounting including in financial analysis, planning, forecasting and project management
• Experience with provincially funded and administered programming is preferred
• Experience with workflows, analysis and process improvements 
• Experience in a unionized and public sector setting is preferred
• Experience with financial and related software is preferred. 
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Public Health Standards is an asset.

Responsibilities:   

Financial Services

• Work closely with the finance team to prepare or coordinate accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data; perform variance analysis; and provide analysis of trends and forecasts.
• Assist with budget development, including salary costing projections; cashflow; investments; accounts receivable and accounts payable; and monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting and reconciliation.
• Perform accounting analysis; and identify and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Adhere to compliance with all funder requirements, all relevant legislation, financial reporting requirements including of the Ministry of Health Accountability Agreements, Canadian Public-Sector Accounting Standards and Canada Revenue Agency.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership, Managers, and front-line staff on matters relating to financial services including accounting, purchasing, budget development and variance reporting.

Project Management

• Support project management coordination for new or revised initiatives such as financial services, CQI initiatives, and policies and procedures.
• Interface with internal and external clients ensuring effective communications regarding status and priority of work.
• Prepare and support procurement and service contracts, renewals, and changes and additions to contractual agreements.
• Assist with the development and coordination of operational and capital projects as applicable.
• Analyze project data and provide reports.
• Professional
• Maintain competency by attending appropriate continuing education workshops, seminars and through private study.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Management, Divisions, and staff.
• Serve on internal committees as needed.
• Works in accordance with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.

Physical

• Work in a safe manner as required by Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Perform work in an environment with occasional exposure to minor and/or little exposure to major disagreeable conditions.
• Do light physical activity of intermediate duration and medium physical activity of short duration.
• Perform work involving almost continuous periods of mental, visual and/or auditory concentration of intermediate duration and/or frequent periods of long duration.
• Detect and work towards eliminating health hazards in all assigned areas.

Required Technical Competence:  

• Demonstrated effective working knowledge, expertise, practical application related to:  
• Proficiency at an intermediate level in the use of internet, various computer programs in a Windows environment (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint), and other office programs and equipment.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel and proficiency using accounting software. 
• Proficient financial skills reporting under GAAP.
• Able to analyze, interpret and present financial information to support decision making.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and data gathering abilities.
• Highly organized and ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and team building skills.
• Excellent planning, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to new, different or changing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other office locations.
• Current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Proof of immunizations required.
• Satisfactory completion of probationary period (6 months). 

Required Soft Skills: 

Demonstrated efficient and effective ability to:

• Commitment: Commit to organizational vision, mission and values. 
• Integrity and Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity and a high degree of professionalism when interacting with others.  Practice ongoing tact, good solid judgement and diplomacy in all employment related engagements while maintaining confidentiality. 
• Adaptability and Time Management: Adapt and respond to changing priorities, technologies and requirements.  Balance numerous tasks as needed.  Be flexible, strong time-management and organizational skills; set and reset priorities as needed, managing conflicting demands; in a dynamic environment where priorities continually fluctuate. 
• Accountability and Ownership: Take ownership of personal workload and work.  Ensure deadlines are met and work is completed promptly, accurately, and with quality in mind. 
• Analysis and Attention to detail: Have strong analytical skills.  Ability to research for relevant data and provide meaningful interpretation.  Attention to detail and the pursuit of quality of assignments. 
• Building Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships and be approachable to others, both internally and externally.  Liaise successfully with service providers to communicate Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Public Health’s needs articulately and to obtain the necessary quality services on behalf of the organization. 
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough, and concise manner while responding in a timely fashion.  Using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.  Practice positive interpersonal and communication (written, oral, body language) skills. 
• Leadership and Teamwork: Work well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, coaching, encouragement and direction.  Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal.  Has self-direction, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently with initiative and minimum supervision.