Senior Financial Business Analyst

Company Description

UHN 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.

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Job Description

• Union: Non-Union
• Number of vacancies: 2
• Site: 700 University Ave. - Ontario Power Generation Building
• Department: UHN Corporate Finance
• Reports to: Business Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain
• Hours: 37.5
• Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Closing Date: August 8, 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Finance team, Senior Financial Business Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and accounting activities for the Procurement and Supply Chain portfolio. They analyze portfolio operations to provide financial insights and recommendations for process improvements, and evaluate the financial components of contracts to inform procurement decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, they ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations, delivering actionable insights that support strategic business objectives.

Duties

• Lead the financial planning cycle—including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting—by delivering strategic insights that support decision-making across Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Advise portfolio stakeholders by analyzing and interpreting monthly financial performance, uncovering trends, risks and opportunities.
• Lead month-end close by preparing and validating journal entries, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting standards.
• Model and analyze the financial components of contracts (e.g. terms, pricing structures) to evaluate financial feasibility and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and streamline processes with data-driven recommendations and actionable implementation plans.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to establish or communicate new or changed processes and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accurately document process adjustments.
• Contribute to operational and financial initiatives by manipulating and interpreting complex data, synthesizing insights, and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Foster strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, operating with a high degree of professionalism, independence and accountability.
• Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent financial background with strong analytical acumen and experience
• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent program; MBA is an asset
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years related experience in a financial environment with exposure to analysis and interpretation of complex financial/business data
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, data visualization tools) is an asset
• Ability to translate operational events and context into financial transaction
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and embrace challenges
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Ariba is an asset.

Additional Information

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 packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional 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.