Our client is searching for an Finance Manager to join their team. This role will be responsible for providing analytical and advisory financial support to senior leadership to assist in operational decision making and in meeting the company’s strategic objectives. A successful candidate will be able to operate in the grey , build relationships with external & internal stakeholders, leading , training and mentoring staff and ensuring that accuracy of financial information and the existence of financial controls for supported areas. This role reports directly to the Corporate Director, Budgeting and Forecasting. If you are looking for an FP&A role, this one is for you!
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
Perform detailed review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results
Work with operational leaders to help educate on using financial software, understanding financial reports, financial processes and performing financial variance analysis
Combine financial result information with appropriate statistics to complete activity and price variance analysis
Communicate with the Internal Finance teams as needed to ensure proper monthly adjustments and accruals are completed
Provide financial support to respective operational portfolio including, but not limited to, budget planning, saving initiatives, cost benefit analysis, financial modelling, and financial education
Maintain the budgetary system on an on-going basis to facilitate managerial planning, control and decision making and ensure the production of accurate and timely information reports
Assist in preparing project costing for new or enhanced initiatives or ad hoc funding submissions while considering the effect of proposal on funded activity targets
Provide leadership, planning, and direction to Advisors, and Assistants, through expert advice, interpretation of policies and procedures, and resolution of issues related to daily activities
Provide training, coaching, mentoring and supervision to Advisors and Assistants on financial analysis, reporting and software
Your strengths include:
Completion of a recognized accounting designation is required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business-related fields, plus work experience may be considered
3+ years of progressive experience with budgeting and financial analysis is required
Experience within healthcare is an asset
High commitment to providing quality customer services
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Creative, innovative, and committed to a team environment
High proficiency with computers and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as accounting and budgeting software
Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion and Power BI is considered an asset
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of financial and statistical methodologies and practices
