NEW* Junior Financial Analyst {NU C-26-022}

Position: Junior Financial Analyst
Department: Finance General

Join our Finance team as a Junior Financial Analyst and build your career in a dynamic healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and healthcare analytics.

The Junior Financial Analyst supports the Finance department by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial and statistical data to assist leadership in informed decision-making. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Clinical Records and Decision Support, this role contributes to accurate financial reporting, budgeting processes, and compliance with applicable healthcare reporting standards and regulatory requirements.

Working collaboratively with Finance staff and operational leaders, the Junior Financial Analyst plays a key role in monitoring financial performance, supporting organizational planning, and ensuring data integrity. The position provides exposure to hospital operations, financial systems, and healthcare funding models, while building foundational expertise under the guidance of senior team members.

This role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities: (including but not limited to the following)

• Support month-end and year-end close processes across key areas (e.g., payroll, fixed assets, receivables, payables)

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and supporting documentation

• Prepare journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting standards, assist with reconciliations and investigate variances

• Support budget variance analysis and reporting for department managers

• Compile financial, statistical and benchmarking data for internal and external reporting requirements and to support financial planning

• Assist in preparing business cases, financial summaries, and briefing materials

• Assist with operating and capital budget planning processes

• Support development and maintenance of budgeting templates and systems

• Assist in preparing financial forecasts based on operational and funding inputs

• Assist with financial and statistical submissions to external agencies (e.g., Ministry of Health, Ontario Health)

• Support data validation and performance monitoring activities

• Assist with audit preparation, including schedules and supporting documentation

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, processes, and data integrity

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required), and be progressing toward a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred)

• Experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related field (co-op or internship experience considered)

• Experience in healthcare, public sector, or government environments is an asset

• Familiarity with healthcare financial reporting standards (e.g., MIS, OHRS) is an asset

• Experience with financial systems (e.g., Meditech Expanse or similar ERP systems) is an asset

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work with financial systems and large datasets

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

• Ability to interpret financial data and present clear insights

• Strong communication skills for both financial and non-financial audiences

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and professionalism

• Commitment to confidentiality, data integrity, and workplace safety

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

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