Senior Financial Analyst, Health
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Posting ID: 4904
Department: Finance
Division: Budgets & Tax Policy
Pay Range: $96,688 - $120,858
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: January 21, 2026
Application Deadline: February 4, 2026
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Health Budgets, this position will perform financial analysis to support the development of the annual operating budget, prepare Ministry reports, monitor expenditures and revenues (including provincial and federal funding) and project in-year variances with subsequent reporting to senior management and Halton Regional Council.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares the annual Health Department Budget with program staff in accordance with corporate financial policies and Provincial and Federal financial reporting requirements.
- Completes Ministry templates and supporting schedules with relevant Health department financial information, including budget submissions, reporting of in-year actuals and year-end projections, one-time and ad hoc requests and year-end reporting, financial statements and settlements in compliance with Ministry requirements.
- Monitors and reports on Health Department actual expenditures and investigates significant variances through consultation with program staff for variance reporting to Council three times per year.
- Provides monthly budget reporting to program managers that effectively monitors current spending, and subsidy funding to ensure financial management of program is consistent with the current year Budget and Business Plan.
- Develops long-term financial projections to address future funding requirements for Health programs.
- Maintains complex models and Excel workbooks to respond to tight reporting timelines and ad hoc requests as well as to assess implications of funding announcements.
- Reviews program-related staff reports and Federal/Provincial contracts as required.
- Cross trains to perform financial duties of other programs as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- University Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ of experience in municipal finance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and deliver accurate financial analysis for stakeholders within critical timelines.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with peers and senior management.
Preferred
- Knowledge of the SAP management information system.
- Experience working in subsidized programs in a Municipal or Health Care environment.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or currently enrolled in the CPA program.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
