Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Priorities (RFT 1.0 FTE)
About the role
Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM26-103E
Title:
Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Priorities (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status:
Regular Full-time
FTE:
1.0
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Finance
Union:
Non-union
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check:
Criminal Record Check
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres,The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education
Our current hybrid model requires employees to work on-site three days per week. This schedule supports collaboration while offering flexibility. Please note that on-site requirements may change at any time based on operational needs.
Reporting to the Director, Finance & Supply Chain, the Senior Financial Analyst – Strategic Priorities is responsible for providing comprehensive financial and business analysis, and decision support services for the organization. This role supports both operational and strategic priorities through accurate financial reporting, comprehensive analysis, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Duties:
- Partner with the Director to assess, plan, and support strategic initiatives and priority programs, including financial and analytical support for project scoping, feasibility assessments, and resource planning.
- Support the development of business cases for strategic and transformation initiatives, and coordinate financial tracking, reporting, dashboards, and analysis for strategic programs and stakeholders.
- Contribute to post‑implementation reviews by assessing financial outcomes, benefits realization, and lessons learned.
- Research, develop, document, and review technical accounting memos and interpretations for complex issues, providing clear recommendations to support decision‑making.
- Analyze and audit financial and statistical data to support strategic and organizational priorities, ensuring data integrity while identifying trends, risks, and long‑term sustainability opportunities.
- Support the development of complex financial models, scenario analyses, and forecasts for strategic initiatives
- Align financial planning and management processes with strategic projects and service delivery, identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
- Interpret and apply complex fiscal and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and budget adherence, and regularly analyze financial and statistical reports to identify and resolve issues.
- Prepare and present financial reports and analyses for stakeholders, ensure accurate documentation in accordance with legislative requirements, and safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of financial processes.
- Provide expert guidance to staff on policies, procedures, and best practices; coordinate and monitor strategic initiatives by assessing risks and recommending solutions; and support leadership with staff training and development activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of technical accounting standards.
- Experience with data visualization and BI platforms.
- Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop models, and deliver actionable strategic insights.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and SQL for data visualization and reporting.
- Skilled in identifying trends, assessing risks, and recommending improvements.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience optimizing workflows, developing policies, and implementing system enhancements.
- Ability to support or lead strategic initiatives, manage timelines, and monitor progress.
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, financial compliance, and clinical data standards.
- Solid knowledge of fiscal, legislative, and regulatory frameworks applicable to the organization, with experience ensuring compliance and funding accountability.
- English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Salary Range:
52.82 to 61.23 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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About Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal’s work while placing a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is made up of:
* The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC) - a new 188-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa;
* The Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC) - a specialized 219-bed psychiatric facility located in Brockville;
* The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) - home of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness;
* Royal Ottawa Place (ROP) - a 96-bed long-term residential care centre located in Ottawa; and
* The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health - the fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Priorities (RFT 1.0 FTE)
About the role
Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM26-103E
Title:
Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Priorities (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status:
Regular Full-time
FTE:
1.0
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Finance
Union:
Non-union
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check:
Criminal Record Check
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres,The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education
Our current hybrid model requires employees to work on-site three days per week. This schedule supports collaboration while offering flexibility. Please note that on-site requirements may change at any time based on operational needs.
Reporting to the Director, Finance & Supply Chain, the Senior Financial Analyst – Strategic Priorities is responsible for providing comprehensive financial and business analysis, and decision support services for the organization. This role supports both operational and strategic priorities through accurate financial reporting, comprehensive analysis, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Duties:
- Partner with the Director to assess, plan, and support strategic initiatives and priority programs, including financial and analytical support for project scoping, feasibility assessments, and resource planning.
- Support the development of business cases for strategic and transformation initiatives, and coordinate financial tracking, reporting, dashboards, and analysis for strategic programs and stakeholders.
- Contribute to post‑implementation reviews by assessing financial outcomes, benefits realization, and lessons learned.
- Research, develop, document, and review technical accounting memos and interpretations for complex issues, providing clear recommendations to support decision‑making.
- Analyze and audit financial and statistical data to support strategic and organizational priorities, ensuring data integrity while identifying trends, risks, and long‑term sustainability opportunities.
- Support the development of complex financial models, scenario analyses, and forecasts for strategic initiatives
- Align financial planning and management processes with strategic projects and service delivery, identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
- Interpret and apply complex fiscal and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and budget adherence, and regularly analyze financial and statistical reports to identify and resolve issues.
- Prepare and present financial reports and analyses for stakeholders, ensure accurate documentation in accordance with legislative requirements, and safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of financial processes.
- Provide expert guidance to staff on policies, procedures, and best practices; coordinate and monitor strategic initiatives by assessing risks and recommending solutions; and support leadership with staff training and development activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of technical accounting standards.
- Experience with data visualization and BI platforms.
- Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop models, and deliver actionable strategic insights.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and SQL for data visualization and reporting.
- Skilled in identifying trends, assessing risks, and recommending improvements.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience optimizing workflows, developing policies, and implementing system enhancements.
- Ability to support or lead strategic initiatives, manage timelines, and monitor progress.
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, financial compliance, and clinical data standards.
- Solid knowledge of fiscal, legislative, and regulatory frameworks applicable to the organization, with experience ensuring compliance and funding accountability.
- English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Salary Range:
52.82 to 61.23 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
Not the right fit? Search for Financial Analyst jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal’s work while placing a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is made up of:
* The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC) - a new 188-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa;
* The Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC) - a specialized 219-bed psychiatric facility located in Brockville;
* The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) - home of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness;
* Royal Ottawa Place (ROP) - a 96-bed long-term residential care centre located in Ottawa; and
* The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health - the fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.