BUSINESS ADVISOR

Department: Finance, Planning & Analysis
Program: Financial Services
Status: Regular Full Time
Days - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Corporate (Whitby)
Wage Schedule: $37.120 - $49.490 per hour
Vacancy: 2500002055
Position Description:
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Business Advisor is a detail-oriented and analytical individual, supporting clinical and non-clinical departments in optimizing financial performance and strategic decision making. The position acts as a key partner and advisor to departmental leaders. The role will be responsible for completing month-end entries, variance analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost effectiveness initiatives across a broad range of healthcare operations including patient care, administrative services and support programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries as required;
• Analyze trends, identify variances, and provide actionable insights on operating results;
• Provide support as requested for the annual external interim and year-end audit by completing requested materials and preparing assigned schedules;
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues and management;
• Participate in specific projects related to implementation of new systems and processes and performance improvement strategies as required by Finance Management or the Senior Leadership Team;
• Assist Sr. Business Advisors with Program requests as required.

Qualifications:

• University degree or College diploma in finance/accounting;
• Completion of or in the process of completion of a Canadian recognized accounting designation (CPA) (considered an asset);
• 3 to 5 years of related work experience;
• Strong analytical skills as demonstrated with previous job responsibilities;
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of CICA handbook and PSAB;
• Experience in a healthcare setting with Level 1 MIS Guidelines certification is preferred;
• Experience with Power BI, Budman, and SAP would be an asset;
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel software and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships;
• Team player and able to work independently;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Able to handle complexity and multiple deadlines at one time;
• Responsive to time-sensitive data requests and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines;
• Problem-solving and issues resolution skills;
• Ability and mindset to automate and improve processes using current and future IT solutions;
• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Prepare monthly journal entries as required;
• Analyze trends, identify variances, and provide actionable insights on operating results;
• Provide support as requested for the annual external interim and year-end audit by completing requested materials and preparing assigned schedules;
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues and management;
• Participate in specific projects related to implementation of new systems and processes and performance improvement strategies as required by Finance Management or the Senior Leadership Team;
• Assist Sr. Business Advisors with Program requests as required