Financial Analyst

Job title: Financial Analyst

Company: Canadian Institute for Health Information


Job description: Who we areWe are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada’s health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada’s health care systems.CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Career Planning Program
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?Reporting to the Program Consultant, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will provide financial and administrative support to the Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Business Partner Services departments. This individual will play a key role in the coordination of the budgeting and forecasting cycles as well as support data gathering, analysis, and reporting.What you’ll do1. Support the budget and forecast processes by updating, testing, and pre-populating templates; drafting standard costs; uploading operational budgets into the ERP; consolidating strategic initiative budgets; generating reports; and other process support activities.2. Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast activities and track progress against timelines. Proactively identify delays and propose solutions.3. Ensure budget adjustments are recorded in ERP in a consistent and timely manner to support efficient data analysis.4. Prepare quarterly accruals and related journal entries. Create and maintain related backup documentation with completeness and accuracy.5. Advance the branch’s use of data consolidation and visualization tools such as Power BI for consolidating financial information and producing relevant and accurate reporting.6. Develop actionable management reporting and dashboards that clearly communicate actual performance vs. budget, forecast and key metrics.7. Create and/or support others in creating dashboards and presentations to be shared with the Executive Committee.8. Participate in the improvement of financial reports and other financial improvement projects by assisting with the implementation and testing of identified changes.9. Document the existing budget process and provide suggestions for improvements.10. Perform other Financial Planning & Analysis related duties as required.What you’ll bring to the table

• University Degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in business analytics, information systems, or accounting. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. An accounting designation is an asset.

• One to three years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience, including demonstrated technical aptitude with an Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Experience with Unit 4 ERP is an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.

• Experience developing financial reports and dashboards.

• Experience working within budgets and forecasting processes.

• Works effectively and collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.

• Fluency in English is required; bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our ‘Careers’ section.We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

Expected salary: $63730 per year

Location: Toronto, ON – Ottawa, ON

Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:15:32 GMT

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