JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst I
Job Posting #:923663
Site: Princess Margaret Hospital
Department: Cancer Care Research Unit
Reports to: Senior Financial Business Analyst
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $49,795 - $62,244 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full Time
Posted Date: August 16, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position Summary
The Cancer Clinical Research Unit has a mandate to lead and promote clinical research within the PMH Cancer Program through standardization of processes and encouraging a culture of responsibility and accountability in clinical trials. Reporting to the Senior Business Analyst, the Financial Analyst I will be a key support to the principal investigators within the PMH Cancer Program in the analysis, reporting, reconciliation of the financial activities related to clinical trials. This analyst position requires an action-oriented individual, with an accounting background, strong technical skills, good business acumen, demonstrated problem solving capabilities and a good understanding of accounting principles. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work with individuals from other areas to achieve objectives combined with analytical and problem solving skills, an eye for detail and the ability to initiative the follow up on items or determine appropriate steps for timely resolution.
Duties
Working under the direction of the Senior Financial Business Analyst, CCRU, the Financial Analyst I will conduct key tasks including
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General ledger and account reconciliation
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Generating invoices to sponsors
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monitoring interdepartmental cost recoveries
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Assisting with budgeting of clinical trials
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Coordinating the preparation and analysis schedules, statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
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Other tasks as assigned and adhoc requests, which may include, but are not limited to, developing accounting system for clinical trials, contributing to business cases for program expansion/consolidation etc., or participating on special committees
Qualifications
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Community college diploma (three year) Business Administration or equivalent program, required
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University degree in Business Administration, preferred
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Enrolment in a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., CPA), preferred
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Previous experience in a healthcare and research funding setting an asset
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Expert knowledge of Excel; strong knowledge of MS Office
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2-3 years relevant experience
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Ability to prioritize
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently and as a team player
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Experience with financial modeling
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Experience with financial and cost accounting and with analyzing and interpreting large quantities of financial and statistical data; systems thinker
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Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
Why join UHN?
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.
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Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
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Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
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A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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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.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
