About this role
For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
Position Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reports, Outlook reporting, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal and external standards. This role partners cross-functionally across Operational and Commercial Finance teams, providing insightful analysis and leveraging analytical tools and financial models to influence decision-making and drive operational efficiencies.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing position.
What You’ll Do
Financial and Managerial Reporting
• Support the timely and accurate consolidation of quarterly and annual external financial statements under IFRS and U.S. GAAP, along with other financial reports for key stakeholders
• Collaborate with finance partners to ensure timely completion of external audit requirements
• Participate in annual intangible and goodwill impairment testing
• Partner closely with Controllership to advise on and oversee accurate journalization and disclosure of complex accounting transactions
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation over financial reporting processes
• Lead period-end variance analysis and management reporting, supporting the preparation of accurate and insightful reports and presentations for Executives and the Board
• Lead the preparation and submission of Statistics Canada reporting schedules
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Planning
• Lead forecasting and planning activities across various P&L expense categories (e.g., depreciation, ROU) and analyze actual performance against benchmarks
• Apply analytical frameworks to assess “year-to-go” performance, including trend analysis and normalization activities, in support of the VP, Commercial Finance
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of LifeLabs’ projections and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment across deliverables
• Support ad-hoc reporting, financial analysis, and transformation initiatives as required by senior finance leadership
What You’ll Bring
• University degree in a financial discipline
• CPA Designation required
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Reporting and/or FP&A. Experience in public accounting an asset.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP standards considered an asset
• Strong analytical and financial planning skills, with the ability to identify issues and escalate as appropriate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional deliverables with a high degree of accuracy
• Developing management presentation capabilities
• Strong understanding of period-end accounting processes and financial planning cycles
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Oracle Cloud, SAP, EPM application suites preferred)
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Why Join Us?
At LifeLabs, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative environment where your project management expertise directly contributes to high-impact initiatives in laboratory operations. You’ll work alongside diverse teams, gain exposure to cutting-edge projects, and play a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence that supports patient care. This is an opportunity to grow your career while making a tangible difference in a fast-paced, supportive workplace.
What We Offer: $79,900- $101,800 CAD annually (commensurate with experience)
#LI-MP1
LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
Position Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reports, Outlook reporting, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal and external standards. This role partners cross-functionally across Operational and Commercial Finance teams, providing insightful analysis and leveraging analytical tools and financial models to influence decision-making and drive operational efficiencies.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing position.
What You’ll Do
Financial and Managerial Reporting
• Support the timely and accurate consolidation of quarterly and annual external financial statements under IFRS and U.S. GAAP, along with other financial reports for key stakeholders
• Collaborate with finance partners to ensure timely completion of external audit requirements
• Participate in annual intangible and goodwill impairment testing
• Partner closely with Controllership to advise on and oversee accurate journalization and disclosure of complex accounting transactions
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation over financial reporting processes
• Lead period-end variance analysis and management reporting, supporting the preparation of accurate and insightful reports and presentations for Executives and the Board
• Lead the preparation and submission of Statistics Canada reporting schedules
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Strategic Planning
• Lead forecasting and planning activities across various P&L expense categories (e.g., depreciation, ROU) and analyze actual performance against benchmarks
• Apply analytical frameworks to assess “year-to-go” performance, including trend analysis and normalization activities, in support of the VP, Commercial Finance
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of LifeLabs’ projections and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment across deliverables
• Support ad-hoc reporting, financial analysis, and transformation initiatives as required by senior finance leadership
What You’ll Bring
• University degree in a financial discipline
• CPA Designation required
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Reporting and/or FP&A. Experience in public accounting an asset.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP standards considered an asset
• Strong analytical and financial planning skills, with the ability to identify issues and escalate as appropriate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional deliverables with a high degree of accuracy
• Developing management presentation capabilities
• Strong understanding of period-end accounting processes and financial planning cycles
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Oracle Cloud, SAP, EPM application suites preferred)
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Why Join Us?
At LifeLabs, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative environment where your project management expertise directly contributes to high-impact initiatives in laboratory operations. You’ll work alongside diverse teams, gain exposure to cutting-edge projects, and play a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence that supports patient care. This is an opportunity to grow your career while making a tangible difference in a fast-paced, supportive workplace.
What We Offer: $79,900- $101,800 CAD annually (commensurate with experience)
#LI-MP1
LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!