Financial Analyst

Come work as a Financial Analyst with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Finance Director/Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial, accounting, planning, and business support and advice to assigned program area(s), including special projects and initiatives.

The Financial Analyst contributes financial expertise and support for monitoring, analyzing, assessing, and reporting on fiscal performance and forecasts relative to budget, with respect to expenditure patterns and resource utilization. The Financial Analyst assists in the management of the designated areas and the ongoing review of financial systems and processes along with strategic and operational planning.

As a Financial Analyst with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Monitor, analyze, and assess the operations of the health service delivery area relative to the annual operating plan through developing an understanding of operational and financial information used to manage the organization's operations.
• Identify potential resource utilization and expenditure pattern issues for the organization through methods such as developing an in-depth knowledge base of labour rate utilization issues, and liaising with Human Resources, Payroll, and various other departments within the corporate structure.
• Assist in developing spreadsheets and databases to accurately forecast results and produce reports for review with other members of the Finance Team.
• Perform financial and statistical analysis of the financial status of departments/programs within the organization by reviewing workload and financial results in comparison with the budget, profitability, efficiency, and productivity.
• Support the Finance function in the annual planning process by analyzing labour and non-labour utilization trends to provide background information for the planning process.
• Provide back-up and technical support for the other members of the Finance team by assisting in the analysis and budget modeling.
• Assist the members of the Finance team in identifying capital equipment and project needs.
• Assist in the analysis of proposed new initiatives by methods such as staying current on initiatives under consideration.
• Assist with operational reviews and business/financial process improvement reviews.
• Assist in the period-end reporting process including preparation of journal entries for the assigned programs, as required.
• Conduct statistical, workload, and financial analyses on potential program deletions and mergers.
• Create forms for data collection and tracking, and/or identify and evaluate existing data resources.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for information and analysis by researching and gathering information required.
• Build key partnerships with financial representatives of VCH and other Health Care organizations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field plus completion of a professional accounting designation (C.P.A, C.A., C.G.A. or C.M.A.).
• Minimum of five (5) years recent, related financial analysis and financial planning experience in a large, complex, unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated financial planning, monitoring, analysis, and reporting expertise.
• Comprehensive technical expertise, process management, analytical skills, and business acumen.
• Advanced technical computer skills in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and database applications.
• Superior analytical skills including the ability to comprehend complex issues and related data/information.
• Broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and financial analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities to provide lateral and strategic direction to clients.
• Results-oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.
• Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.