Financial Analyst I
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Job Description
Company DescriptionUHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.www.uhn.caJob DescriptionUnion: Non-UnionNumber of Vacancies: 1Site: Princess Margaret Cancer CentreDepartment: Cancer Clinical Research UnitReports to: Financial Business Manager, CCRUHours: 37.5 Hours Per WeekShifts: Monday - FridayStatus: Permanent Full-timeClosing Date: November 9th, 2025Position SummaryThe Cancer Clinical Research Unit has a mandate to lead and promote clinical research within the PMH Cancer Program through standardization of processes and encouraging a culture of responsibility and accountability in clinical trials. The Financial Analyst II will be a key support to the development of clinical trial site budgets for both external sponsored and internally sponsored clinical trials. This Financial Analyst position requires an action-oriented individual, with strong technical skills, good business acumen, and demonstrated problem solving capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work with individuals from other areas (hospital service departments, research managers, to achieve objectives combined with the willingness to learn. The analyst will be trained to read clinical trial protocols, and interpret the schedule of events into costing tables to develop study budgets. The analyst will have strong communication skills, with the ability to negotiate in good faith with sponsors, whilst ensuring financial solvency of trials. A keen eye for detail, initiative, and the ability to follow up on items or determine appropriate next steps for timely resolution are key skillsets.DutiesWorking under the direction of the CCRU Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst I will conduct key tasks including:Evaluates research protocols to assess resource needs for research procedures, clinical research staff time, investigator time, and costs from ancillary departments.Develops and negotiates initial and amended budgets for clinical trialsIdentifies and/or researches whether research procedures in the protocol are standard-of-care or research-related costs in order to correctly classify expenses.Produces budget amendment as required.Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s) and represents the company with external constituentsOther tasks as assigned and ad-hoc requests, which may include, but are not limited to, developing accounting system for clinical trials, contributing to business cases for program expansion/consolidation etc., or participating on special committeesQualificationsCommunity college diploma (three year) Business Administration or equivalent program, requiredUniversity degree in Business Administration, preferredEnrolment in a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., CPA), preferredPrevious experience in a healthcare setting an assetPrevious experience with research funding an assetExpert knowledge of Excel; strong knowledge of Access and PowerPoint2-3 years relevant experienceStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong attention to details and always striving for accuracyAbility to prioritizeStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and as a team playerExperience with financial modelingExperience with financial and cost accounting and with analyzing and interpreting large quantities of financial and statistical data; systems thinker Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at handAdditional InformationWhy 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 offer packagesGovernment organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle serviceA flexible work environmentOpportunities for development and promotions within a large organizationAdditional 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.
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