Senior Financial Lead Analyst

The Senior Financial Lead Analyst provides senior financial support and advice to the Director, Financial and Statistical Services, and the Finance department. The position supports organizational financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis, capital planning, and financial reporting activities. The role provides financial insight, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, and supports leadership decision-making through the preparation and interpretation of timely and accurate financial information. Working collaboratively with Finance, Supply Chain, and operational leaders, the Senior Financial Lead Analyst strengthens financial accountability, supports resource planning, and contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of financial processes and practices across Riverside Health Care.

Responsibilities

Provides senior financial support and advice to the Director, Financial and Statistical Services, and the Finance department; Supports organizational financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis, capital planning, and financial reporting activities; Provides financial insight, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, and supports leadership decision-making through the preparation and interpretation of timely and accurate financial information; Working collaboratively with Finance, Supply Chain, and operational leaders, strengthens financial accountability, supports resource planning, and contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of financial processes and practices across Riverside Health Care; Acts as a key financial resource to the Director, Financial and Statistical Services by providing financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support; Supports the development, coordination, and monitoring of organizational operating and capital budgets; Leads financial planning activities including budget preparation, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis; Analyzes financial performance, identifies trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging financial pressures, and provides recommendations to leadership; Prepares financial reports, summaries, and briefing materials to support leadership, Board, committee, Ministry, and funding reporting requirements; Provides financial insight related to operational priorities, resource allocation, sustainability, and service delivery decisions; Supports the Director in advancing financial accountability, process improvements, and effective financial management practices; Coordinates with Finance team members to support timely completion of financial reporting, planning activities, and organizational priorities

Requirements

Minimum of 3-year Finance Diploma/Degree from a recognized College/University or currently enrolled in the CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) program at an equivalent level or working toward a certification; Minimum of 5 years related and progressive finance experience, including experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, or financial planning; Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support decision-making; Work independently and demonstrate sound professional judgment; Be dependable, versatile, highly motivated, competent, and cooperative; Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities; Possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail; Demonstrate the ability to interpret financial information and communicate findings effectively; Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability; Demonstrate the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization; Be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job

Nice to have

Experience supporting senior leadership with financial analysis, reporting, and planning activities would be an asset; Experience in health care, public sector, or not-for-profit organizations would be an asset