Senior Financial Business Analyst

Company Description

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, Scarborough, and Vaughan). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers. 

At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers. 

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site:  Krembil Discovery Tower (Toronto Western Hospital)
Department: Altum Health
Reports to: Senior Business Manager, Altum Finance
Salary Range: $89,197 - $111,492 annually
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Days, Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: June 16, 2026

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Senior Business Analyst (Finance) in our Altum Finance department. 

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Manager, Altum Finance, the Senior Business Analyst (Finance) will provide finance support to the Rehabilitation, Independent Medical Exam and Prosthetic and Orthotics division. Ideal for an outgoing accountant with strong business acumen who enjoys driving process improvement and strategic problem solving. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced team supporting one of the world’s most respected academic health science centers.

As an integral member of the Altum Finance team, the responsibilities of the Senior Business Analyst will vary from assignment to assignment including but not limited to: 

• Provide detailed department analysis of actual expenditure vs budget / forecast including identifying expense trends and provide an analysis of variances.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial packages and dashboards for management to facilitate the decision making and financial reporting process.
• Review and prepare annual operating budget and maintain up-to-date forecasts for assigned portfolios.
• Prepares monthly financial month-end journal entries and reconciliations relevant to the assigned portfolio.
• Manage monthly special financial results and variance & margin analysis to ensure appropriate controls over project performance in conjunction with the Senior Manager Finance.
• Perform profitability Analysis and report on Accounts receivable by portfolio/program/ patient.
• Work with business area managers and directors to prepare a preliminary assessment of risks & opportunities in business portfolio on a monthly basis.
• Prepare formal written and oral presentations to internal and external decision makers.
• Assist with audits, external data report and perform in-depth written analysis, as required.
• Identify accounting issues, process issues and make solid recommendations.
• Lead, actively participate and contribute in interdisciplinary meetings with different client groups.
• Performs cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested, including providing training and back-up support for other financial analysts as required.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools such as Microsoft Co-pilot to improve efficiency and insight generation, ensuring outputs are critically assessed for accuracy and business relevance.

Qualifications

• University Degree and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, MBA is an asset.
• 5 years’ experience in large complex accounting or auditing environment with exposure to a range of accounting principles, practices and procedures required.
• Computer software proficiency in SAP S4 HANA, EPIC, Advanced Excel (ex: Power Query, Power Pivot, Financial Modelling) and Power BI, with an aptitude for learning new computer applications quickly.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and attention to detail with the ability to identify trends, and provide business recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and embrace challenges.
• Excellent client services skills required.
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive financial data and information and can adhere to UHN policies and procedures.
• Ability to work accurately under time constraints required.
• Experience with process improvement.
• Critical thinking skills and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to work independently and as a great team player who brings the positive impact to the team and thrives in a changing environment.
• A strong service orientation with a passion to advance the mission of UHN.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is an asset.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages  
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) 
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.