Senior Financial Planning Analyst

at  ORNGE

SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING ANALYST

Reference #: 2025-6
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At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.
We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.
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Position Title
Senior Financial Planning Analyst
Department/Section
Corporate Services
Employment Status
Permanent Full Time
Targeted Salary Range
$97,997-$116,372
Work Mode
Hybrid (2-3 Days Per Week)
Location
5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga, ON
Hours of Work
Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Posting Open Date
January 14, 2025
Posting Close Date
January 28, 2024
The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.
Position Summary
The Senior Financial Planning Analyst leads financial planning and analysis and oversees budget preparation and cost control for an assigned portfolio. Our ideal candidate is a relationship builder who will work closely with various stakeholders including business unit managers, the Executive Team, and the Ministry of Health. The successful incumbent ensures accurate financial forecasting, effective budget management, and compliance to support informed decision-making and financial stability.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides advice and support on various projects and initiatives, including evaluating alternatives and preparing business cases.
• Conducts financial planning and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Prepares and presents financial information and key non-financial drivers to provide recommendations that align actual performance with budgeted goals.
• Oversees development of short-term and long-term planning templates and reports, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital outlook.
• Supports the treasury operations with daily short-term cash flow forecasting, monitors intra-day cash positions, and ensures sufficient daily liquidity.
• As delegated and part of treasury controls, supports various banking transactions.
• Assists with insurance administration activities.
• Approves cost center purchase order (PO) requisitions and challenge expenditures against budgeted resources.
• Manages internal stakeholder relationships - provides training to cost center managers on budgeting and reporting tools.
• Monitors and analyzes budgetary discrepancies to implement recommendations for cost control and efficiency.
• Prepares consolidated budget and forecast packages for the Executive Team / Board of Directors.
• Develops and presents board materials, presentations, and key performance indicators.
• Evaluates risks and opportunities related to the budget and forecast to provide actionable recommendations.
• Responds to inquiries and provides support on various projects and business cases.
• Creates and maintains interactive dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights, to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Works with various teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective data visualizations.
• Prepares Zero-Based Budget Reports and government-wide Result-Based Planning documents.
• Leads the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team in complex analyses required by the Ministry of Health.
• Provides recommendations to close funding gaps and identify early fiscal year risks and opportunities.
• Sets up and customizes systems, reports, templates, and workflows.
• Addresses and resolves issues related to the Budgeting, Planning, Reporting, and Consolidation (BPRC) system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• 5-6 years progressive financial planning/analytical experience.
• Experience in budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Experience with PSAS, ASPE, and IFRS accounting standards preferred, understanding of GAAP.
• Broader Public Sector Act experience would be considered an asset.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at talentacquisition@ornge.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

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