Senior Financial Analyst

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 101-26-71115 and 7144001

Posting End Date:  Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department:  Finance

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP 

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $43.817 /$46.447 /$49.073 /$51.702 /$54.332 /$56.960 

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will identify, design and deliver recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency of various financial services, systems, processes and procedures at CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB). This position will examine and interpret data to produce useful and meaningful reports and provide insight into problem identification, data interpretation, and the identification, investigation, testing and refinement of potential solutions to address systemic barriers to efficiency and quality care. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide support for financial forecasting, budget maintenance, reporting and operational metrics tracking. Independently or as part of a team, Senior Financial Analysts supports CCMB to identify, design and suggest improvements which produce efficiencies within the organization. 

Working as assigned with a customer-centric mindset, each position will be assigned to support various Departments, projects and improvement initiatives.

• Ensure financial transitions affecting Departments are accurately reported in monthly Department financial reports within established timeframes.
• Proactively review results with Department managers/directors on a regular basis, analyze variances, reposed to management requests and concerns, and make recommendations to improve financial data quality and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of budget and forecast reporting providing insight from and to Department managers based on historical financial transactional knowledge.
• Support management with information and guidance to coordinate and assist in the development of the annual budget plans and ensure that plans are within approved funded levels.
• Create financial data and financial models to support decision making 

Qualifications:

Education

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline such as management, economics, public or business administration from an accredited education institution; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered  
• Additional formal education in diverse and innovative financial business data modeling, funding and commissioning models in the public sector, and systematic process improvement methodologies (such as the lean transformation framework) are assets 

Experience

• 3 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
• 3 years experience working with complex financial analysis and data, financial forecasting, reporting and operational metrics tracking
• 3 years experience interpreting and translating financial metrics
• 2 years experience working with interdisciplinary teams and supporting multiple internal and external stakeholders 

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business accounting practices and Public Sector Accounting standards an asset
• Experience using the finance and accounting modules of a comprehensive ERP system (e.g. QHR, SAP and/or Great Plains) is preferred 

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with current membership in good standing is required 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions 

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items
• Interruptions to respond to questions from executives and government representatives are common; incumbent can schedule dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration 

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada 

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact CCMBAskHR@cancercare.mb.ca 

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.