Senior Financial Analyst - 6 month contract

This is a 6 month contract with permanent potential at the end of the contractAbout the OpportunityCoordinate and prepare monthly financial statements and variance reports; Monitor assigned program operational performance against plan by providing monthly status and year end forecast reportsTrack progress of assigned projects through budget tracking and variance analysis. Business partnering with various departments within the organization to gain a better understanding of on- going and planned activitiesPrepare and maintain the capital planning records and funding requests made by various departments. Provide support to programs and services by assisting in navigating financial and non-financial data to improve operational efficiency;Update and maintain cash flow forecasts and portfolio forecasts. Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes of funds and accounts;Assist in the preparation and review of account reconciliations to ensure quality control and accuracy of accounting records in accordance with ministry GuidelinesAssist in the preparation of the annual financial statements, including note disclosures and supporting working papers required for the external audit review; Coordinate the external audit review of the organization accounting systems and records; Ensure accounting policies used are in compliance with internal policies and GuidelinesSupport preparation of program budgets, regularly monitor and analyze variances and report on strategies to achieve accountability to the overall Strategic Plan; Perform capital project reconciliations and prepare other required ministry submissionsParticipate in business case preparation and tracking, including providing programs with financial and statistical support and expertise regarding costing of initiatives;Provide strategic problem solving and support to assigned program leaders and business units;Participate in projects involving internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to the following: budget and business intelligence tools implementations, assistance with analysis of various requests for proposal, costing for specific initiatives, etc.Participate in projects involving the hospital and external stakeholders including but not limited to the following: budget and business intelligence tools implementations, assistance with analysis of various requests for proposal, costing for specific initiatives, etc.;Ad hoc assignments as requiredAbout YouChartered Professional Accountant (CA, CMA, or CGA) designation coupled with a degree in business or relevant program of study.Strong computer skills required in all Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook) with an aptitude for learning new computer applications quickly.Proven working knowledge of SAP is strongly preferred.Familiarity with Smart stream and Cognos would be an asset.Working knowledge of MIS Standards and health ministry reporting requirements preferred.Experience using multiple data sources (financial, statistical, Ministry data, etc.) to develop and prepare complex analysis preferred.3-5 years of financial analysis and interpretation of results including budget variances experience in a hospital setting.Minimum of 2 years of auditing experience including evaluating controls.Strong analytical and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work independently.Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrated excellence in organizing and prioritizing workflow to meet deadlines in a high- pressure, time-sensitive environment.Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.Demonstrated effective organizational, leadership, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.Possesses a strong ability to interact with various levels of client groups both internally and externally.