The Opportunity

Reporting to the Managers of Finance within the Budgets, Financial Reporting & Controls Department, the Senior Financial Analyst presents a unique opportunity to be involved in testing and backfill support as our organization transitions its internal reporting and financial system to an upgraded version. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation of SAP S/4 Hana at IWK Health Centre. The position will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration of the new system into our financial operations, including but not limited to:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure proper training and documentation for the SAP S/4 Hana implementation.
• Leading internal mapping exercises to align financial processes with system requirements. Identifying and documenting process update requirements to optimize system performance.
• Streamlining reporting processes and developing efficient report setups to meet organizational needs and support finance work.
• Ensuring continuity of existing financial processes within the new system.
• Providing ongoing support and training to end users to maximize system utilization and efficiency.
   

In addition to system implementation tasks, the Senior Financial Analyst will support the work of Budget and Analytics and General Accounting. This position will be responsible to work directly with IWK Health senior leaders (Operations & Medical) to develop and monitor departmental budgets, review financial and statistical variances, build financial forecasts and progress the Health Centre’s financial objectives.

Through this work, the Senior Financial Analyst will also be responsible for information and analysis to help evaluate all potential opportunities for efficiencies throughout the Health Centre. This includes coordinating financial analysis for various clinical and operational initiatives, ensuring integration of financial, statistical and clinical data, and providing key insights to both clinical and non-clinical programs on all aspects of accounting and finance.

The Senior Financial Analyst will work to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of various accounting processes and internal controls through research, documentation, analysis, and evaluation of procedures, processes, and policies. This requires knowledge of accounting principles, healthcare administration, and policies of both clinical and non-clinical areas. Collaborating with all portfolios, this role aids management in establishing effective accounting practices and making sound, evidence-based decisions to maintain an effective control environment.

The Senior Financial Analyst will also be responsible for preparing year-end audit working papers. This includes collaborating closely with departmental Managers and Directors, external audit staff and other members of the Financial Services team to deliver accurate, timely and transparent audit results through the preparation of necessary financial statement balances and disclosures.

We will be seeking the most ideal and exceptional candidate, with very specific personal characteristics – someone with a genuine passion for the patients, families, staff and community of the IWK; someone who thrives on exploring new and creative solutions to existing and new challenges; and, someone who is capable of working on their own and willing to go above and beyond for the intrinsic and fulfilling rewards of working for such a great organization.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday; 7.5 hour days

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized accounting diploma or degree program required. 
• CPA Designation or currently enrolled to complete, required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in accounting and finance roles with knowledge gained in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, general accounting, financial analytics.
• Possesses a solid understanding of general accounting and internal controls. 
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain excellent customer service and strong relationships. 
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with limited supervision required. Ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are a necessity. Extensive computer skills, particularly with MS Excel required.
• Strong technical background is an asset, including proficiency tools such as GL WAND or other financial software for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• SAP reporting experience is considered an asset.
• Experience in a hospital, government, or non-profit setting and/or with Public Sector Accounting is considered asset. 
• Familiarity with MIS standards is considered an asset. 
• Competencies in other languages an asset.