Financial Analyst - Designated (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Information

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting for The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) and its associated organizations. This position is responsible for analyzing financial data, developing financial models, preparing forecasts, and generating reports to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities 

• Analyze and review financial transactions and statements ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare complex adjusting and accrual journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Perform monthly financial analysis, including variance reviews of transactions and account balances. 
• Conduct quarterly and monthly forecasting, including tracking key metrics, evaluating trends, and identifying financial opportunities and risks, and pressures.
• Review and validate budget entries in Adaptive Insights, ensuring all revenues and expenses are properly accounted for.
• Maintain and update general ledger reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Oversee the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate transaction reporting.

Qualifications

• University Degree in finance, business or accounting. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• CPA Designation.
• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets (excel) 
• Strong problem-solving abilities across both finance and hospital operations, with a proven track record of identifying and resolving complex issues. 
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholders to present and interpret results. 
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and take on complex ad hoc analysis. 
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret large datasets to uncover trends, forecast and support strategic planning. 
• Advanced spreadsheet (i.e. Excel) as well as ability to quickly learn new ERP systems. 
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to collaborate and knowledge share to support peers. Demonstrated confidence and professionalism in engaging with senior leaders to communicate financial data and support decision-making. 
• Demonstrates initiative to recommend changes to identify opportunities for process improvement, enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency. 
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality related to both financial and operational matters. 
• Effectively manage concurrent projects.  

Language Requirements

• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading & writing.  Bilingual (French/English) is considered a strong asset.

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.