Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Services & Special Projects

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians, volunteers and visitors.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Services & Special Projects provides senior-level analytical, reporting, operational, systems, and project support across all Financial Services functions. Reporting to the Controller, Financial Services, the role is responsible for leading regulatory reporting activities, supporting financial accounting and reporting processes, coordinating audit requirements, driving process improvements, participating in systems initiatives, conducting complex financial and operational analyses, and leading special projects that support the hospital's financial stewardship and operational effectiveness.

This role serves as a key resource to the Controller and works collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization to enhance financial processes, strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. They demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality work in a complex, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is adaptable, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, professionalism, compliance, and financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provides senior-level analytical, reporting, operational, systems, and project support across all Financial Services functions for the Hospital and its’ three supporting Foundations, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and related areas.

- Leads and coordinates assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting, reporting, reconciliation, analysis, and financial close activities to support the accuracy and integrity of the hospital's financial records.

- Leads the preparation, coordination, and submission of Ministry of Health (MOH) Broader Public Sector (BPS), AGCO, CRA, PCI, & other regulatory reporting requirements

- Acts as a key liaison and subject matter expert for internal and external audits, coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation and analyses, resolving issues, and supporting the implementation of recommendations.

- Conducts complex financial, operational, and data analyses to identify trends, risks, opportunities, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities, and provides recommendations to management.

- Leads and participates in special projects, operational reviews, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities on behalf of Financial Services

- Will identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, workflow redesigns, and control enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery.

- Reviews and evaluates financial processes, business practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies, accounting standards, legislative requirements, and audit expectations.

- Participates in the planning, testing, implementation, enhancement, and optimization of financial, payroll, and related business systems, acting as a Finance subject matter expert for system upgrades, integrations, and process changes.

- Prepares reports, presentations, briefing materials, business analyses, and recommendations for management, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.

- Maintains current knowledge of accounting standards, healthcare reporting requirements, regulatory changes, and industry best practices relevant to Ontario hospitals and the broader public sector.

- Exercises independent judgment in managing priorities, conducting analyses, identifying solutions, and recommending actions to support effective financial stewardship and operational excellence.

- Performs other related duties, analyses, projects, and assignments within Financial Services as required.

Qualifications

- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.  Public Accounting experience is preferred.

- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial close, audit support, and regulatory reporting within a complex organization.

- Experience in hospitals, healthcare organizations, or other regulated public-sector environments, with knowledge of Ontario healthcare funding, Ministry of Health reporting, accountability requirements, and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated expertise in financial statement preparation, regulatory and external reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, and accounting best practices.

- Proven ability to lead or contribute to complex projects, system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and organizational change efforts.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, reconciliation, and financial analysis capabilities, with advanced proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, coordinate reporting requirements, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Must have excellent written & verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $54.219 to $67.80 per hour

Dated posted:   September 21, 2026

Internal applicants due by: September 28, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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