Senior Financial Analyst

Posted Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM Job Description The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across the organization. This position provides timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support operational and strategic decision‑making. The Senior Financial Analyst acts as a trusted business partner—analyzing financial and operational drivers, identifying trends and risks, and recommending opportunities to improve financial performance, efficiency, and resource utilization. The role also supports continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting tools, and systems. We are looking for: A Full-Time Permanent Senior Financial Analyst Hours of Work: 34 hours/week. Mon – Thurs: 8:00AM-4:00PM, Fri: 8:00AM – 3:00PM. This is a hybrid work from home role. Reports to: Director, Finance Compensation Hiring Salary Range: The salary for this role ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 per year, depending on your skills and experience. Circle of Care Benefits: Hybrid Environment: This is a hybrid position, with a mix of 3 in-office work and 2 work-from-home days, offering a balanced hybrid schedule. Our main office at 4211 Yonge Street has subsidized underground parking and is located conveniently on the subway line and GO transit. Health and Dental Benefits: A robust benefits plan with comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and vision coverage with employer paid premiums to support you and your family through all stages of life. Retirement Savings Plan: As part of our commitment to your long-term well-being, we provide an RRSP program through RBC with employer and voluntary employee contributions. Learning and Development: We support your continued growth and learning through paid training and professional development opportunities throughout your career. Responsibilities Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Lead and support components of the annual budget, multi‑year financial plans, and periodic forecasts, including operating, staffing, and capital budgets. Coordinate and liaise with department managers and budget owners to support budget development, forecasting accuracy, and alignment with organizational and funder requirements. Support department budget owners with a focus on meeting funder’s volume targets. Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support scenario analysis, volume assumptions, funding impacts, and resource planning. Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods; prepare clear variance explanations, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations. Financial & Management Reporting Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management, senior leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders. Support funder reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Develop and maintain management reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational and financial decision‑making. Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, concise insights and presentations for non‑financial audiences. Business Partnership & Decision Support Act as a finance partner to operational leaders, providing financial guidance, analysis, and interpretation of results, support business cases, program evaluations, investment analysis, and operational improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, cost efficiency, and resource allocation while supporting service delivery objectives. Partner with Accounting and other internal teams to improve data flows, controls, and reporting accuracy. Respond to ad hoc requests from senior management and department leaders with timely and high‑quality analysis. Month‑End, Systems & Process Improvement Collaborate with Finance team members to ensure accurate and timely month‑end close, including review and analysis of actual results. Assist with maintaining and improving financial systems, ERP tools, and reporting solutions to enhance data integrity and efficiency. Support automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Audit & Compliance Support Support with internal and external audit preparation, analysis, and required financial adjustments. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding agreements, and reporting standards. General Participate in departmental projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned. Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset. Mentor and collaborate with other financial analysts as required. Risk, Health and Safety Management Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C.01.38). Participating in health and safety processes and procedures. Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being. Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis. Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice. Being actively involved in the improvement of the reporting system to prevent future recurrences. Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies. Facilitating the planning discussion in the preparation stage prior to disclosure, with the goal of enabling a supportive and effective conversation. Promoting a culture of safety by being responsible for encouraging blame-free reporting. Investigating adverse events by performing a root cause analysis and gathering all relevant information as it pertains to the event. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA designation or enrollment in a CPA program is an asset. Minimum 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or accounting. Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting principles. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, PivotTables, complex formulas). Proficient with MS Office applications; experience with ERP and financial reporting systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into meaningful insights. Strong business partnering skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Highly organized with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Detail‑oriented, results‑focused, and accountable with strong follow‑through. Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in a changing environment. Demonstrated commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and organizational mission. Experience in healthcare, public sector, or not‑for‑profit environments is an asset. Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar) is an asset. Additional information Circle of Care is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. Circle of Care seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance. We thank you for your interest in Circle of Care. We welcome you to apply for this role, even if you do not meet every requirement listed. Circle of Care may use artificial intelligence (AI) through third-party platforms, to assist in parts of the recruitment and/or selection process. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.